Journal of AdvancedMedical and Dental Sciences Research

Background:The relationship between abnormal uterine artery doppler velocimetry and pre-eclampsia and intrauterine growth restriction and adverse pregnancy outcomes are well-established. The present study was conducted to assess the fetal outcome by uterine artery colour doppler in high- risk pregnancy.Materials & Methods:60 antenatal patients were included. Data such as age group, gravida, delivery, FGR, pre- eclampsia, pre- term delivery, LBW and oligohydramnios were recorded. Results: There were 32 multigravida and 28 primigravida. Age group 18-22 years had 18, 22-26 years had 24 and 26-30 years had 18 patients. 24 were delivered vaginally and 36 through caesarean section. The difference was non- significant (P> 0.05). The incidence of FGR, pre- eclampsia, LBW, oligohydramnios and at least 1 adverse outcome was significantly higher in women with abnormal uterine artery doppler as compare to normal uterine artery doppler women. The difference was significant (P< 0.05).Conclusion: Uterine artery doppler ultrasonography at 22-24 weeks of gestation is a significant predictor of at least one adverse pregnancy outcome, with the highest prediction for preeclampsia.