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Utero-Placental Haemodynamics
Umbilical Artery (UA)
Primary marker of placental resistance. Decreased or reversed end-diastolic flow (AEDF/REDF) indicates severe failure.
Middle Cerebral (MCA)
Reflects fetal compensation for hypoxia. Decreased PI indicates "Head Sparing" shunting.
Cerebroplacental (CPR)
MCA PI / UA PI Ratio. Index < 1st centile is the most sensitive predictor of adverse outcomes.
AEDF
Absent End Diastolic Flow
REDF
Reversed End Diastolic Flow
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Last Review: 2026
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