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Role of Shear Wave Elastography of Placenta in Normal and Preeclamptic Pregnancies in Third Trimester

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Pre-eclampsia (PE) is a pregnancy-related condition characterized by new-onset hypertension (with systolic blood pressure > 140 mm Hg and diastolic blood pressure > 90 mm Hg on two occasions at least 4 hours apart, or more severe cases with higher values) along with proteinuria (elevated protein levels in urine). This condition resolves within the rst 6 weeks after childbirth. This abnormal placental attachment and ineffective invasion of trophoblast cells into the muscular spiral arteries leads to hypoxia and placental ischemia. Shear wave elastography (SWE) is an innovative ultrasound technique designed to assess the elasticity of soft tissues. In the placenta, increased stiffness is a consequence of ischemia-related processes including inammation, necrosis, infarction and brosis. The present study is planned to assess the utility of SWE in evaluation of placental function and can be used as a supplement to existing methods for prediction of PE.

Source: GLOBAL JOURNAL FOR RESEARCH ANALYSIS

DOI: 10.36106/gjra/4304638

Authors: Shantala Sawkar, Adarsh A D, Anil Kumar Sakalecha

Institution: Sri Devaraj Urs Academy of Higher Education and Research

Language: English

Topic: Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies

Subfield: Obstetrics and Gynecology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4405977972

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