Uterine arteries pulsatility index by Doppler ultrasound in the prediction of preeclampsia: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis

• Published in: Archives of gynecology and obstetrics Vol. 309; no. 2; pp. 427 - 437
• Main Authors: Liu, Yan, Xie, Zilu, Huang, Yong, Lu, Xin, Yin, Fengling
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Berlin/Heidelberg Springer Berlin Heidelberg 01.02.2024; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Endocrinology; Female; Gestational age; Gynecology; Human Genetics; Humans; Infant, Newborn; Medicine; Medicine & Public Health; Obstetrics/Perinatology/Midwifery; Pre-Eclampsia - diagnostic imaging; Preeclampsia; Pregnancy; Review; Sensitivity and Specificity; Systematic review; Ultrasonic imaging; Ultrasonography, Doppler; Ultrasonography, Prenatal; Uterine Artery - diagnostic imaging; Sensitivity; Specificity; Timing; Preeclampsia; Pulsatility index; Meta-analysis

Background Preeclampsia is a common pregnancy complication with serious potential risks for maternal and neonatal health. Early prediction of preeclampsia is crucial for timely prevention, surveillance, and treatment to improve maternal and neonatal outcomes. This systematic review aimed to summariz...