Doppler parameters of ophthalmic artery in women with preeclampsia: A meta‐analysis

Abstract Preeclampsia is a progressive and severe cardiovascular disorder in pregnant women. To determine the potential significance of ophthalmic Doppler parameters in preeclamptic women and to provide evidence‐based hints for clinical practice and scientific investigation. We searched PubMed, Emba...

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Main Authors: Xinxin Dai, Li Kang, Huiyu Ge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2023-01-01
Series:The Journal of Clinical Hypertension
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1111/jch.14611
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Summary:Abstract Preeclampsia is a progressive and severe cardiovascular disorder in pregnant women. To determine the potential significance of ophthalmic Doppler parameters in preeclamptic women and to provide evidence‐based hints for clinical practice and scientific investigation. We searched PubMed, Embase, Web of Science, and the Cochrane Library till July 31, 2022. Pooled standardized mean difference (SMD) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs) were calculated using the random effects model. Heterogeneity across included studies was evaluated utilizing the Q test and I2 statistic. We identified 8 observational studies that met the inclusion criteria. The pooled SMD for peak systolic velocities (PSV) was .12 (95% CI: −.82, 1.06, p = .8071; I2 = 94%, p < .0001). The overall SMD for time‐averaged mean peak velocities (MV) was 1.79 (95% CI: .87, 2.71, p = .0001; I2 = 60%, p = .1152). Regarding the pulsatility index (PI), the pooled SMD was −2.05 (95% CI: −3.12, −.98, p = .0002; I2 = 92%, p < .0001). Overall SMD for end‐diastolic velocities (EDV) was 1.11 (95% CI: .23, 1.98, p = .0136; I2 = 92%, p < .0001). The pooled SMDs for resistance index (RI) and peak ratio (PR) was −.18 (95% CI: −1.90, 1.53, p = .8333; I2 = 96%, p < .0001) and 1.46 (95% CI: −1.30, 4.22, p = .2994; I2 = 99%, p < .0001), respectively. Publication bias was not identified. MV, PI, and EDV showed significant differences between patients with preeclampsia and non‐hypertensive pregnant participants. Studies on the predictive performance of ophthalmic artery Doppler parameters are warranted.
ISSN:1524-6175
1751-7176