Implementation of continuous-wave Doppler ultrasound to detect the high-risk foetus in the low-risk mother: lessons from South Africa
Abstract Introduction Detecting the risk of stillbirth during pregnancy remains a challenge. Continuous-wave Doppler ultrasound (CWDU) can be used to screen for placental insufficiency, which is a major cause of stillbirths in low-risk pregnant women. This paper describes the adaptation and implemen...
Main Authors: | Tsakane M.A.G. Hlongwane, Robert C. Pattinson, Anne-Marie Bergh |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-05-01
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Series: | BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12884-023-05721-3 |
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