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ArticleThe EPMA journal2020

A risk model of prenatal screening markers in first trimester for predicting hypertensive disorders of pregnancy.

Yiming Chen, Zhen Xie, Xue Wang, Qingxin Xiao, Xiao Lu, Sha Lu, Yezhen Shi, Shaolei Lv

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8 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Yiming Chen *Department of Prenatal Diagnosis and Screening Center, Hangzhou Women's Hospital (Hangzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), No. 369, Kunpeng Road, Shangcheng District, Zhejiang, 310008 Hangzhou China.ORCID 0000-0003-1532-6049
Zhen Xie *Department of Obstetrics, Hangzhou Women's Hospital (Hangzhou Maternal and Child Health Care Hospital), Zhejiang, 310008 Hangzhou China.
Xue Wang *Nanjing Medical University, Nanjing, 210000 Jiangsu China.
Qingxin XiaoData Analysis Department, Zhejiang Biosan Biochemical Technologies Co., Ltd, Zhejiang, 310012 Hangzhou China.
Xiao LuData Analysis Department, Zhejiang Biosan Biochemical Technologies Co., Ltd, Zhejiang, 310012 Hangzhou China.
Sha LuDepartment of Prenatal Diagnosis and Screening Center, Hangzhou Women's Hospital (Hangzhou Maternity and Child Health Care Hospital), No. 369, Kunpeng Road, Shangcheng District, Zhejiang, 310008 Hangzhou China.
Yezhen ShiData Analysis Department, Zhejiang Biosan Biochemical Technologies Co., Ltd, Zhejiang, 310012 Hangzhou China.
Shaolei LvData Analysis Department, Zhejiang Biosan Biochemical Technologies Co., Ltd, Zhejiang, 310012 Hangzhou China.
Zhejiang Lab · CNHangzhou Women’s Hospital · CNNanjing Medical University · CN

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundWe aimed to construct a risk model to assess the diagnostic value of predicting hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDPs) by screening a range of prenatal markers, including pregnancy-associated plasma protein A (PAPP-A), free beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (free β-hCG), and fetal nuchal translucency (NT).

methodWe analyzed 902 women, classified into four groups: healthy gravidas (

resultsLevels of PAPP-A and free β-hCG levels in the GH, PE, and SPE groups were significantly lower than those in the control group (

conclusionThe use of prenatal screening markers during early pregnancy can identify fetal aneuploidy and can also predict HDPs. The development of innovative screening strategies for gravidas and the targeted prevention of HDPs in high-risk gravidas are essential for perinatal care and early intervention, thus creating significant opportunities for predictive and preventive personalized medicine. In our study, we found that the combination of a series of prenatal screening markers in early pregnancy is better than a single marker; our data clearly demonstrate the diagnostic value of combining PAPP-A, free β-hCG, and NT for patients with SPE.

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Free beta-human chorionic gonadotropinHypertensive disorders of pregnancyNuchal translucencyPredictive preventive personalized medicinePreeclampsiaPregnancy-associated plasma protein A

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PMID32849925
PMCPMC7429630
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