Echocardiography
Conditions
Brief summary
The study will focus in evaluation of fetal cardiac function by using myocardial performance index in fetuses with abnormal cardiotocography in 3rd trimester.
Detailed description
The study will focus in evaluation of fetal cardiac function by using myocardial performance index in fetuses with abnormal cardiotocography in 3rd trimester. Study Hypothesis: In women with non reassuring fetal cardiotocography, myocardial performance index may predict fetal distress accurately. Study Question: In pregnant women in the third trimester with abnormal cardiotocography, Does myocardial performance index predict fetal distress accurately? Study Objectives: This study aims to assess the accuracy of myocardial performance index in predicting fetal distress in pregnant women with non reassuring cardiotocography in third trimester.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
1. Women between 30-40 weeks gestational age. 2. Women pregnant in singleton fetus.
Exclusion criteria
1. Multiple pregnancies. 2. Fetal congenital malformation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Evaluation of the Fetal Myocardial Performance Index. | 3rd Trimester CTG, immediately followed by Fetal Echocardiography at the same set | Evaluation of the Fetal Myocardial Performance Index in Abnormal Cardiotocography Cases in 3rd Trimester of Pregnancy and Fetal Outcome. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Neonatal outcome observation | Immediately postnatal (first five minutes after delivery) | APGAR score at the first and fifth minute |