Doppler ultrasound study of umbilical artery and middle cerebral arteries in pregnancies complicated by pregnancy induced hypertension [PIH] and/or intrauterine growth restriction [IUGR]

To evaluate the role of Umbilical artery's and Middle Cerebral Artery's Doppler indices as predictors of abnormal perinatal outcome. This study was conducted in Department of Radiology, GMC Hospital, Ajman. Ongoing Study was conducted for a period of 6 Months and included 15 subjects till now. In our method we have shown that among Middle Cerebral Artery MCA PI and Umbilical Artery UA PI pulsatility index [PI], "UAPI has the highest sensitivity and specificity. Of all the indices cerebroplacental Ratio [MCA/UA PI ratio] has more sensitivity and accuracy than others. In conclusion among Umbilical Artery UA and Middle Cerebral Artery MCA PI, UA PI has the peak Sensitivity. Of all the indices Cerebro Placental Ratio has the Highest Diagnostic accuracy. Cautious interpretation of these results in compromised pregnancies can help the clinician to intervene at the right time and thus reduce perinatal mortality and morbidity