Ultrasonographic demonstration of fetal cardiac activity in threatened abortion and its prognostic significance
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Source
Journal of the Royal Medical Services
Issue
Vol. 7, Issue 1 (30 Jun. 2000), pp.18-21, 4 p.
Publisher
The Royal Medical Services Jordan Armed Forces
Publication Date
2000-06-30
Country of Publication
Jordan
No. of Pages
4
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Abstract EN
Objectives : To evaluate the prognostic value of detecting fetal heart activity in cases of threatened abortion occurring early in the first trimester, and consequently to demonstrate the importance of ultrasonography in the routine management of vaginal bleeding in early pregnancy.
Methods : Two hundred and sixteen patients were enrolled in this study.
They were all seen in the first attack of vaginal bleeding, occurring in the first trimester.
Fetal cardiac activity was demonstrated by the use of abdominal ultrasound on the first visit They all had singleton pregnancy.
There was neither history of recurrent abortion, nor intake of anticoagulant drugs.
The patients were then seen weekly or whenever bleeding recurred.
No drugs were given.
Results : Out of the 216 cases, 193 (89.4 %) continued to full-term delivery.
Twenty three cases (10.6 %) aborted during the first or second trimester.
Premature delivery, congenital abnormalities and cesarian section rates were not significantly different from the expected "averages of the general population.
Eighteen of these 23 cases of fetal loss started bleeding in the late weeks of the first trimester (lCfh-12th week).
Conclusion : At the first attack of vaginal bleeding occurring in the first trimester, if the cervix is closed and a living fetus could be demonstrated, the pregnancy should be considered viable and the outlook for fetal survival is favorable.
Sonographic demonstration of fetal cardiac activity is assuring, indicating a low risk of subsequent abortion and a favorable prognosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Dabubi, Muhammad Khalaf. 2000. Ultrasonographic demonstration of fetal cardiac activity in threatened abortion and its prognostic significance. Journal of the Royal Medical Services،Vol. 7, no. 1, pp.18-21.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-132520
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Dabubi, Muhammad Khalaf. Ultrasonographic demonstration of fetal cardiac activity in threatened abortion and its prognostic significance. Journal of the Royal Medical Services Vol. 7, no. 1 (Jun. 2000), pp.18-21.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-132520
American Medical Association (AMA)
Dabubi, Muhammad Khalaf. Ultrasonographic demonstration of fetal cardiac activity in threatened abortion and its prognostic significance. Journal of the Royal Medical Services. 2000. Vol. 7, no. 1, pp.18-21.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-132520
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Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references : p. 21
Record ID
BIM-132520