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Sonographic evaluation of intervillous flow in early pregnancy: use of echo-enhancement agents.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  9589145     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
The uteroplacental circulation of the cynomolgus monkey was examined in early pregnancy using a high-resolution ultrasound scanner. Intravenous injection of an echo-contrast agent, Albunex (sonicated albumin), was used to enhance the color Doppler images obtained. The flow of blood into and out of the intervillous compartment was readily assessed and quantified using pulsed and color Doppler. Flow within the intracotyledonary space was pulsatile and indicative of a low-resistance system. Flow within the decidual veins was non-pulsatile. The use of echo-contrast agents may assist in the determination of intervillous flow in human pregnancy at a correspondingly early stage.
Authors:
N A Simpson; C Nimrod; R De Vermette; C Leblanc; J Fournier
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Ultrasound in obstetrics & gynecology : the official journal of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology     Volume:  11     ISSN:  0960-7692     ISO Abbreviation:  Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol     Publication Date:  1998 Mar 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1998-06-08     Completed Date:  1998-06-08     Revised Date:  2006-11-15    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  9108340     Medline TA:  Ultrasound Obstet Gynecol     Country:  ENGLAND    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  204-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, St. James's University Hospital, Leeds, UK.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Albumins / diagnostic use*
Animals
Chorionic Villi / blood supply*
Contrast Media*
Female
Humans
Macaca fascicularis
Microspheres
Placental Circulation*
Pregnancy
Ultrasonography, Doppler*
Ultrasonography, Prenatal*
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Albumins; 0/Albunex; 0/Contrast Media

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