Ultrasound assessment of the intima and media layers on the carotid arteries in preeclamptic women
F Chantraine, B Tutschek, E Coudoux, JM Foidart, JP Schaaps · Ultraschall in der Medizin - European Journal of Ultrasound · 2010 · Heft 09
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Purpose: To measure the thickness of intima and media layers of carotid arteries of pregnant women presenting preeclampsia (PE) compared to normal pregnancies (Ctrls) and perimenopausal women (Peri) using standard ultrasound equipment present in many Ob & Gyn departments. Patients and methods: In this prospective observational study, 18 PE, 18 Ctrls and 22 Peri were included. With a high-resolution linear ultrasound probe (used for breast imaging) the intima and media layers of the common carotid arteries in women attending our department of obstetrics or our menopausal centre for routine care were measured. Tri…
