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What Does The Following Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Tue, 6 Oct 2015

Question: high resistance flow in left uterine artery during 28 weaks

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Repeat scan after 4 weeks.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thanks for trusting hcm about your health care.
Congratulations on your pregnancy!
I have gone through your history and understand your concerns.
In your reports PI index is high means high resistance in left uterine artery means there is high resistance of blood flow in left uterine artery which will further affect blood supply to placenta or foetus.
As such now your foetal parameters are normal so we can go for repeat scan after 4 weeks.
Decreased blood supply can cause IUGR,preeclampsia and preterm delivery.
You can take aspirin after consulting with your treating doctor and take rest in left lateral position to increase blood supply to placenta.
Hope found useful, feel free to discuss more information.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (8 hours later)

why this type of problem occurs in pregnancy. what are the precautions to avoid it. What may affect this type of problem on baby. is car driving is safe during 7 months of pregnancy.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Explained below.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Sorry for the long delay in my response.
This problem can occur due to increased thickness of blood which can be due to so many causes.
It can be due to coagulation disorder, genetic,previous abortion, high blood pressure and diabetes, hormonal changes etc.
To prevent this condition you should avoid these above mentioned conditions but sometimes the cause is not clear.
IUGR, preeclampsia,preterm delivery, oligohydraminos and misscarriage can be due to increased PI.

Yes, she can drive car but with full precautions and if possible better to avoid it.
Hope I have answered all your questions if you have any other queries I will feel happy to help you.
Good luck.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Sonia Raina

Follow up: Dr. Richa Agarwal (9 hours later)

Thanku so much mam for your suggestions . I satisfied with your advise.

Answered by Dr. Richa Agarwal (8 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are most welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Sorry for the delay.
You are most welcome and thanks for your response.
If you have no further questions and wants to close the discussion kindly accept my answer before closing or if you have any further questions I feel happy to help you.
You can write directly to me through hcm.
Thanks.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar