Abnormal fetal umbilical cord doppler? What should i Do next? A case study demonstrating corroboration of umbilical cord doppler and middle cerebral doppler

Abstract

For the fetus at risk for intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), umbilical cord Doppler provides the clinician valuable information about fetal circulation. When the cord Doppler is abnormal, spectral analysis of the middle cerebral artery (MCA) gives additional information about perfusion to the fetal brain. This case report describes a 31-week gestational age fetus referred for a biophysical profile and umbilical cord Doppler because of an abnormal nonstress test. © The Author(s) 2012.