Role of 2D Doppler in the Prediction of Preterm Labor in High-risk Patients in Banha University Hospital; A Prospective Cohort Study

Hatem Elgendy, Moahmed A Elgazzar, Moahmed Shahat

Background/Objective: Preterm labor is a major obstetric problem. Several ultrasound parameters are used to predict Preterm labor. This study aimed to assess the role of Doppler ultrasound in predicting preterm labor in high-risk patients. Patients and methods: This observational cohort study was conducted between January and August 2024 at Banha University Hospital on 80 high-risk pregnant women for Preterm labor. We performed a Doppler examination of uterine arteries (S/D ratio, pulsatility index, and the presence or absence of notch unilaterally or bilaterally). UTA evaluation …

Biochemical prognostic markers of pre-eclampsia

Grammatikakis I, Evagelinakis N, Salamalekis G, Kassanos D

Pre-eclampsia, a pregnancy-specific disorder, contributes substantially to perinatal morbidity and mortality of both mother and newborn. An increasing number of biochemical agents has been evaluated as markers for predicting pre-eclampsia the last two decades, but none has been proved to be of clinical value yet. Much effort has been put into assessing novel potential markers …

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