Normogram of fetal middle cerebral artery peak systolic velocity at 20-37 weeks of gestation at Srinagarind Hospital

J Med Assoc Thai. 2012 Sep;95(9):1122-5.

Abstract

Objective: To establish normal references of fetal middle cerebral artery peak systolic velocity (MCA PSV) at 20 to 37 weeks of gestation at Srinagarind Hospital.

Material and method: A descriptive cross-sectional study was performed Normal fetuses at 20 to 37 weeks of gestation were studied by gray scale ultrasonography initially and then Doppler of MCA PSV.

Results: At least 18 pregnant women of each gestational age with an uncomplicated singleton were enrolled The MCA PSV was increased as gestational age advanced from 24.34 cm/sec (SD 3.91) at 20 weeks to 59.04 cm/sec (SD 10.80) at 37 weeks.

Conclusion: A normogram of fetal MCA PSV at 20 to 37 weeks of gestation at Srinagarind hospital was generated.

MeSH terms

  • Blood Flow Velocity
  • Female
  • Gestational Age*
  • Humans
  • Middle Cerebral Artery / diagnostic imaging*
  • Middle Cerebral Artery / embryology
  • Pregnancy
  • Ultrasonography, Prenatal*