The Association between N-terminal Pro-Brain Natriuretic Peptide Levels in the Umbilical Vein and Amniotic Fluid Volume Abnormalities

• Main Authors: Ali Ozgur Ersoy (Author), Sibel Ozler (Author), Efser Oztas (Author), Ebru Ersoy (Author), Merve Ergin (Author), Salim Erkaya (Author), Dilek Uygur (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Federação Brasileira das Sociedades de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia, 2016-04-01T00:00:00Z.
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Abstract Purpose The amniotic fluid volume (AFV) is known as a predictor for the wellness of a fetus. We aimed to investigate whether N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide (NTproBNP) levels reflect AFV abnormalities in otherwise normal fetuses. Methods We recruited 24 women with isolated oligohyd...