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Observational studyJournal of ultrasound2020

Impact of umbilical cord length on fetal circulatory system by Doppler assessment.

Mercedes Olaya-C, William Vargas, Rodolfo Andres Martinez, Ivan Felipe Peñaloza, Melissa Sanchez, Ithzayana Madariaga, Sergio Aldana, Jaime E Bernal

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Observational study in Journal of ultrasound, 2020. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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3citing papers in PubMed
0.5field-weighted citation impact, top 29% of its field
1 · What the graph read from it

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2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed, 7 citations in OpenAlex.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Mercedes Olaya-CPathology Department, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia. olaya.m@javeriana.edu.co.
William VargasForensic Physics Group, Instituto Nacional de Medicina Legal y Ciencias Forenses, Bogota, Colombia.
Rodolfo Andres MartinezObstetrics and Gynecology Department, Hospital Universitario San Ignacio, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia.
Ivan Felipe PeñalozaPontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia.
Melissa SanchezPontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia.
Ithzayana MadariagaPontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia.
Sergio AldanaPontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia.
Jaime E BernalInstituto de Genetica Humana, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogota, Colombia.
Hospital Universitario San Ignacio · COPontificia Universidad Javeriana · CO

Funding

Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (CO) SIAP 0007058
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

introductionNumerous studies have revealed the impact of umbilical cord (UC) length on fetal perfusion; abundant data implicate abnormal UC length to neurological delay and subsequent poor prognoses for fetuses and newborns. Indeed, our group previously developed theoretical approximations that contributed to formulas capable of explaining the impact of UC length on cardiac output.

methodsWe performed an observational study that measured the pulsatility index and flow velocity in umbilical arteries. A special Doppler measured proximal and distal indexes in both arteries. After birth, medical staff measured complete UC length. We obtained maternal and neonatal outcomes from clinical records.

resultsOur study enrolled 20 pregnant mothers. We found that flow velocities in the two edges were different: fetal edges exhibited greater velocity in the majority of cases; but, when we compared pressure differentials (ΔP), the pulsatility index was significantly related to umbilical cord length.

conclusionsFetal perfusion, welfare, and viability are related to UC function as the conveyor of all fetal volemia. Excessive UC length affects cardiac dynamics and increases peripheral vascular resistance. Further studies could validate routine use of the differential proximal and distal measurements proposed in this article, and their implications in in utero fetal heart function. We also hope that early diagnosis or UC alterations could alert neonatologists and obstetricians to clinical conditions of the fetus.

Indexed as

Ultrasonography, DopplerUltrasonography, PrenatalBlood Flow VelocityFemaleFetusGestational Weight GainHumansInfant, NewbornMalePregnancyProspective StudiesPulsatile FlowUmbilical ArteriesUmbilical CordPhysicsStillbirthThrombosisUmbilical cordUmbilical cord length

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PMID32654041
PMCPMC7588566
OpenAlexW3041225456

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