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Diagnostic Imaging: Ultrasound

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Part of the book series: Methods in Molecular Biology ((MIMB,volume 1710))

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Diagnostic ultrasound imaging, particularly that which includes pulsed wave Doppler interrogation, is a safe, real-time modality by which the risk of developing preeclampsia can be refined, and the effects of established disease can be assessed. This chapter outlines the rationale and technique for Doppler interrogation of the maternal ophthalmic and uterine arteries and grayscale imaging of the maternal optic nerve sheath diameter.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, The Royal Women’s Hospital, The University of Melbourne, Parkville, VIC, Australia

    Stefan C. Kane

  2. Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Pregnancy Research Centre, The Royal Women’s Hospital, Parkville, VIC, Australia

    Stefan C. Kane

  3. Department of Maternal Fetal Medicine, Sunshine Hospital, Western Health, St. Albans, VIC, Australia

    Su Lynn Khong

  4. Monash Ultrasound for Women, 252-256 Clayton Road, Clayton, VIC, 3168, Australia

    Fabricio da Silva Costa

  5. Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Monash University, Clayton, VIC, Australia

    Fabricio da Silva Costa

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Kane, S.C., Khong, S.L., da Silva Costa, F. (2018). Diagnostic Imaging: Ultrasound. In: Murthi, P., Vaillancourt, C. (eds) Preeclampsia . Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 1710. Humana Press, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4939-7498-6_1

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