Non-invasive fetal electrocardiography, electrohysterography and speckle-tracking echocardiography in the second trimester: study protocol of a longitudinal prospective cohort study (BEATS-study)

Non-invasive fetal electrocardiography, electrohysterography and speckle-tracking echocardiography in the second trimester: study protocol of a longitudinal prospective cohort study (BEATS-study)

Abstract Background Worldwide, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP), fetal growth restriction (FGR) and preterm birth remain the leading causes of maternal and fetal pregnancy-related mortality and (long-term) morbidity. Fetal cardiac deformation changes can be the first sign of placental dysfu...

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Main Authors: T. J. Nichting, M. W. E. Frenken, D. A. A. van der Woude, N. H. M. van Oostrum, C. M. de Vet, B. G. van Willigen, J. O. E. H. van Laar, M. van der Ven, S. G. Oei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-11-01
Series:BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth
Subjects:
Non-invasive fetal electrocardiography
Electrohysterography
Speckle-tracking echocardiography
Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
Fetal growth restriction
Preterm birth
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-021-04265-8

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