Umbilical arterial systolic/diastolic values in normal twin gestation

Obstet Gynecol. 1988 Aug;72(2):205-8.

Abstract

Linear regression analysis was used to describe the relationship of umbilical arterial systolic/diastolic values to gestational age in 65 twin gestations. This relationship (y = 6.18 - 0.11x) was then compared with a previously described regression for singleton pregnancies using a multiple regression model. This comparison revealed that the relationship between the systolic/diastolic ratio and gestational age is the same in singleton and twin gestations.

MeSH terms

  • Diastole*
  • Embryonic and Fetal Development
  • Female
  • Gestational Age
  • Humans
  • Myocardial Contraction*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Multiple*
  • Prospective Studies
  • Reference Values
  • Regression Analysis
  • Systole*
  • Twins
  • Ultrasonography*
  • Umbilical Arteries / physiology*