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ArticleCurrent medical imaging2025

Classification and Hemodynamic Characteristics of Uterine Artery Blood Flow in Recurrent Spontaneous Abortion.

Yunyun Cao, Guanjie Wang, Haifei Wang, Ping Chen, Xiaoping Gong

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  1. Predictive value and clinical treatment guidance of uterine artery blood flow parameters for recurrent pregnancy loss.International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2026
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Yunyun CaoThe International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China.
Guanjie WangThe International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China.
Haifei WangThe International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China.
Ping ChenThe International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China.
Xiaoping GongThe International Peace Maternity and Child Health Hospital, School of Medicine, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai 200030, China.

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Abstract

introductionRecurrent spontaneous abortion (RSA) demonstrates a complex pathogenesis. The uterine artery (UtA) Doppler ultrasound monitoring is clinically valuable for predicting RSA risk.

objectiveThis study aimed to assess the type of blood flow velocity waveform (FVW) and the hemodynamic characteristics of the UtA between the RSA and control groups.

methodThis retrospective study included 203 patients with RSA and 121 without RSA. All participants underwent transvaginal Doppler ultrasonography during the mid-luteal phase to assess the type of FVW and the hemodynamic parameters of the UtA. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: The C type was the most prevalent in both the control and RSA groups, with incidences of 80.16% and 63.04%, respectively. The single type was more predominant in the control group than in the RSA group (83.47% vs. 73.89%). Notably, the compound type was more frequent in the RSA group than in the control group (26.11% vs. 15.26%). The compound type exhibited significantly higher circulatory resistance than the single type, with significant statistical differences observed in the mean pulsatility index (mPI) and mean resistance index (mRI) between the two types (P < 0.001). Further, mPI and mRI values of the UtA were higher in the RSA group than in the control group, with significant statistical differences between the two groups (P < 0.001). If abnormal UtA hemodynamic parameters and FVW are detected, early clinical intervention should be implemented to improve adverse pregnancy outcomes.

conclusionUtA FVW varies, indicating differences in blood resistance. Prepregnancy monitoring of high-resistance FVW and hemodynamic parameters effectively assessed uterine perfusion status and may provide a foundation for early clinical intervention and potential personalized treatment strategies.

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Abortion, HabitualHemodynamicsUltrasonography, DopplerUterine ArteryAdultBlood Flow VelocityFemaleHumansPregnancyRetrospective StudiesDoppler ultrasonographyHemodynamic parameters.Pulsatility indexRecurrent spontaneous abortionUterine artery

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PMCPMC13223453

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