[Doppler velocimetry in patients with preeclampsia].

UNLABELLED

Doppler velocimetry is a fast and convenient method for monitoring of fetal well being in high risk pregnancies. Doppler velocimetry is more specific and sensitive method of fetal surveillance than cardiotocography. The study's objective is to prove Doppler's effectiveness in predicting perinatal outcome in preeclamptic pregnancies. A retrospective study is designed, including pregnant women, diagnosed with preeclampsia, admitted to Maternity hospital "Majchin dom" for ten years. Doppler study was made and results were correlated to Apgar score, umbilical artery pH and base excess of the neonate at delivery. A correlation between RI of umbilical artery, uterine arteries and Apgar score at 5th minute was demonstrated. In severe cases correlation between RI of umbilical artery and neonatal pH was found.

CONCLUSION

Doppler velocimetry is an effective method of fetal surveillance in pregnancies, complicated by preeclampsia