Impact of intrauterine growth restriction on long-term health
Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition & Metabolic Care, 2014•journals.lww.com
Reliable prediction of IUGR may be achieved by combining clinical risk factors with Doppler
abnormalities, fetal growth, and biomarkers. If this can be achieved, there is potential to
reduce future perinatal morbidity, mortality and long-term consequences, but steps geared
toward the prevention of IUGR are of unparalleled importance.
abnormalities, fetal growth, and biomarkers. If this can be achieved, there is potential to
reduce future perinatal morbidity, mortality and long-term consequences, but steps geared
toward the prevention of IUGR are of unparalleled importance.
Summary
Reliable prediction of IUGR may be achieved by combining clinical risk factors with Doppler abnormalities, fetal growth, and biomarkers. If this can be achieved, there is potential to reduce future perinatal morbidity, mortality and long-term consequences, but steps geared toward the prevention of IUGR are of unparalleled importance.
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