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Impact of bladder filling on uterine artery Doppler variables in the first trimester of pregnancy

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Uterine artery (UtA) Doppler examination is used in the first trimester to assess the risk of developing preeclampsia, with a standardized technique. However, the impact of bladder filling on UtA… Click to show full abstract

Uterine artery (UtA) Doppler examination is used in the first trimester to assess the risk of developing preeclampsia, with a standardized technique. However, the impact of bladder filling on UtA circulatory impedance in pregnancy has not been previously studied. This study aimed to examine the effect of bladder distension on UtA‐pulsatility index (PI) and peak systolic velocity (PSV) in the first trimester of pregnancy.

Keywords: pregnancy; bladder; uterine artery; bladder filling; first trimester; impact bladder

Journal Title: Journal of Clinical Ultrasound
Year Published: 2019

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