2024
ISUOG Practice Guidelines (updated): fetal cardiac screening
Carvalho J, Axt-Fliedner R, Chaoui R, Copel J, Cuneo B, Goff D, Gordin Kopylov L, Hecher K, Lee W, Moon-Grady A, Mousa H, Munoz H, Paladini D, Prefumo F, Quarello E, Rychik J, Tutschek B, Wiechec M, Yagel S. ISUOG Practice Guidelines (updated): fetal cardiac screening. Ultrasound & Functional Diagnostics 2024, 44-70. DOI: 10.24835/1607-0771-270.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchThe optimal cutoff for intertwin delivery interval: A retrospective cohort study
Justman N, Somer S, Goldfreind R, Abu‐Rass H, Siegler Y, Shahak G, Bachar G, Copel J, Zipori Y, Khatib N, Weiner Z, Vitner D. The optimal cutoff for intertwin delivery interval: A retrospective cohort study. International Journal Of Gynecology & Obstetrics 2024, 166: 760-766. PMID: 38258901, DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.15382.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIntertwin delivery intervalNeonatal outcomesCesarean deliveryDelivery intervalVaginal deliveryReceiver operating characteristicNeonatal acidemiaRate of cesarean deliveryApgar scoreVaginal delivery of twinsStage of laborPrevent adverse neonatal outcomesPlacental abruption rateAdverse neonatal outcomesDelivery of twinsTertiary care centerAssociated with increased ratesRetrospective cohort studyYouden's J statisticPlacental abruptionTwin pregnanciesCohort studyCare centerOptimal cutoffCutoff point
2023
Early brain microstructural development among preterm infants requiring caesarean section versus those delivered vaginally
Bobba P, Weber C, Malhotra A, Bahtiyar M, Copel J, Taylor S, Ment L, Payabvash S. Early brain microstructural development among preterm infants requiring caesarean section versus those delivered vaginally. Scientific Reports 2023, 13: 21514. PMID: 38057452, PMCID: PMC10700578, DOI: 10.1038/s41598-023-48963-z.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEP24.07: Sensitivity and specificity of second trimester anatomy ultrasound in the detection of cardiac anomalies in fetal echocardiogram in twin pregnancies
Lee E, Ding J, Kohari K, Wong J, Cross S, Bahtiyar M, Copel J. EP24.07: Sensitivity and specificity of second trimester anatomy ultrasound in the detection of cardiac anomalies in fetal echocardiogram in twin pregnancies. Ultrasound In Obstetrics And Gynecology 2023, 62: 252-252. DOI: 10.1002/uog.27062.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEP24.12: Sensitivity and specificity of second trimester anatomy ultrasound in the detection of abnormal fetal echocardiogram when performed by perinatologists
Ding J, Lee E, Kohari K, Wong J, Cross S, Bahtiyar M, Copel J. EP24.12: Sensitivity and specificity of second trimester anatomy ultrasound in the detection of abnormal fetal echocardiogram when performed by perinatologists. Ultrasound In Obstetrics And Gynecology 2023, 62: 253-253. DOI: 10.1002/uog.27066.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEP21.03: Volume of chorionic villus sampling and delay in patient care
Lee E, Wu Y, Denoble A, Wong J, Kohari K, Copel J. EP21.03: Volume of chorionic villus sampling and delay in patient care. Ultrasound In Obstetrics And Gynecology 2023, 62: 239-240. DOI: 10.1002/uog.27024.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchEP21.07: Impact of patient obesity on chorionic villus sampling volume outcomes
Lee E, Wu Y, Denoble A, Wong J, Kohari K, Copel J. EP21.07: Impact of patient obesity on chorionic villus sampling volume outcomes. Ultrasound In Obstetrics And Gynecology 2023, 62: 241-241. DOI: 10.1002/uog.27028.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchISUOG Practice Guidelines (updated): fetal cardiac screening
Carvalho J, Axt‐Fliedner R, Chaoui R, Copel J, Cuneo B, Goff D, Kopylov L, Hecher K, Lee W, Moon‐Grady A, Mousa H, Munoz H, Paladini D, Prefumo F, Quarello E, Rychik J, Tutschek B, Wiechec M, Yagel S. ISUOG Practice Guidelines (updated): fetal cardiac screening. Ultrasound In Obstetrics And Gynecology 2023, 61: 788-803. PMID: 37267096, DOI: 10.1002/uog.26224.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Postpartum cervical length as a predictor of subsequent preterm birth—novel insights on an old enigma
Lauterbach R, Bachar G, Ben-David C, Justman N, Siegler Y, Tzur L, Copel JA, Weiner Z, Beloosesky R, Ginsberg Y. Postpartum cervical length as a predictor of subsequent preterm birth—novel insights on an old enigma. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2022, 228: 461.e1-461.e8. PMID: 36265677, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2022.10.012.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsSpontaneous preterm birthSubsequent spontaneous preterm birthCervical lengthCervical length measurementPreterm birthPreterm birth groupGestational ageHours postpartumWeeks postpartumTerm groupBirth groupShort cervical lengthSubsequent preterm birthAdverse perinatal outcomesMaternal risk factorsProspective cohort studySingle tertiary centerGroup of patientsPhase 1Perinatal outcomesCohort studyTerm deliveryTertiary centerSubsequent pregnancyPostpartum periodEP26.04: Antenatal diagnosis of chorioangioma remains difficult but neonatal outcomes are favourable
Al Ashqar A, Lee E, Kohari K, Bahtiyar M, Copel J, Wong J. EP26.04: Antenatal diagnosis of chorioangioma remains difficult but neonatal outcomes are favourable. Ultrasound In Obstetrics And Gynecology 2022, 60: 199-199. DOI: 10.1002/uog.25606.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFetal Cardiology: Is It Time to Establish a Separate Independent Medicine Subspeciality?
Słodki M, Copel JA, Rizzo G, Araujo Junior E, Axt-Fliedner R, Abuhamad A, Simpson LL, Lee W, DeVore G, Bahado-Singh R, Preis K, Respondek-Liberska M. Fetal Cardiology: Is It Time to Establish a Separate Independent Medicine Subspeciality? Pediatric Cardiology 2022, 43: 1676-1677. PMID: 35606573, DOI: 10.1007/s00246-022-02936-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImpact of prenatally diagnosed congenital heart defects on outcomes and management
Wong J, Kohari K, Bahtiyar MO, Copel J. Impact of prenatally diagnosed congenital heart defects on outcomes and management. Journal Of Clinical Ultrasound 2022, 50: 646-654. PMID: 35543387, DOI: 10.1002/jcu.23219.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCongenital heart defectsComplex congenital heart defectEarly fetal echocardiographyImproved survival ratesPrenatal detection rateGood psychosocial supportFetal echocardiogramFetal echocardiographyPatient educationCardiology specialistsHigh riskHeart defectsSurvival rateCongenital heartPsychosocial supportEarly detectionPrenatal identificationPrenatal detectionDelivery planningDetection rateUltrasound technologyImportant contributorEchocardiogramEchocardiographyNeonatesMaternal-fetal medicine fellows’ perception and comfort with obstetrical ultrasound and prenatal diagnosis
Holliman K, Pluym ID, Grechukhina O, Blumenfeld YJ, Platt LD, Copel JA, Han CS. Maternal-fetal medicine fellows’ perception and comfort with obstetrical ultrasound and prenatal diagnosis. American Journal Of Obstetrics & Gynecology MFM 2022, 4: 100601. PMID: 35217235, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajogmf.2022.100601.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchNAFTNet retrospective report on the treatment of anti-Ro/SSA mediated fetal heart block with dexamethasone
Sunderji S, Peyvandi S, Jaeggi E, Szwast A, Ryan G, Tessier F, Siddiqui S, Cuneo B, Sheth S, Treadwell M, Frommelt M, Turan S, Copel J, Emery S, Rand L, Moon-Grady AJ, Network F. NAFTNet retrospective report on the treatment of anti-Ro/SSA mediated fetal heart block with dexamethasone. The Journal Of Maternal-Fetal & Neonatal Medicine 2022, 35: 9263-9270. PMID: 35014577, DOI: 10.1080/14767058.2022.2025536.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPositive pregnanciesPrimary outcomePregnancy complicationsPregnancy outcomesPremature deliverySecondary outcomesNorth American Fetal Therapy Network (NAFTNet) centersRo/SSA-positive pregnanciesRetrospective multi-center cohort studyAnti-Ro/SSAMulti-center cohort studyFetal heart blockOverall pregnancy complicationsBetter pregnancy outcomesPoor pregnancy outcomesUse of dexamethasoneTerms of efficacyHigh rateFetal dyadsMaternal comorbiditiesAntibody positivityExpectant managementMaternal diseaseNeonatal morbidityPreterm delivery
2021
Utility of routine screening fetal echocardiogram in pregnancies conceived by in vitro fertilization
Bjorkman KR, Bjorkman SH, Ferdman DJ, Sfakianaki AK, Copel JA, Bahtiyar MO. Utility of routine screening fetal echocardiogram in pregnancies conceived by in vitro fertilization. Fertility And Sterility 2021, 116: 801-808. PMID: 34210397, DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2021.04.035.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFetal echocardiogramIncidence of CHDFetal echocardiographyIVF pregnanciesRisk factorsIVF groupInsignificant ventricular septal defectsLarge tertiary care centerStatewide hospital discharge dataMean gestational ageTertiary care centerCases of CHDHospital discharge dataRoutine prenatal careVentricular septal defectConfidence intervalsPopulation ratesBirth Defects RegistrySignificant CHDMedication exposureCohort studyPulmonary stenosisPrevious pregnancyGestational ageInfant outcomes352 Regional heterogeneity in ultrasound and procedural training in maternal-fetal medicine fellowship: a cross-sectional survey
Holliman K, Pluym I, Grechukhina O, Blumenfeld Y, Platt L, Copel J, Han C. 352 Regional heterogeneity in ultrasound and procedural training in maternal-fetal medicine fellowship: a cross-sectional survey. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2021, 224: s230-s231. DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2020.12.373.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSpecial Report of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Placenta Accreta Spectrum Ultrasound Marker Task Force: Consensus on definition of markers and approach to the ultrasound examination in pregnancies at risk for placenta accreta spectrum
Shainker SA, Coleman B, Timor I, Bhide A, Bromley B, Cahill AG, Gandhi M, Hecht JL, Johnson KM, Levine D, Mastrobattista J, Philips J, Platt L, Shamshirsaz AA, Shipp TD, Silver RM, Simpson LL, Copel JA, Abuhamad A, Medicine S. Special Report of the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Placenta Accreta Spectrum Ultrasound Marker Task Force: Consensus on definition of markers and approach to the ultrasound examination in pregnancies at risk for placenta accreta spectrum. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2021, 224: b2-b14. PMID: 33386103, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2020.09.001.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPlacenta accreta spectrumUltrasound examinationAmerican CollegePrenatal ultrasound evaluationMaternal-fetal medicineAbnormal placental attachmentTask ForcePlacenta percretaMaternal morbidityPlacenta accretaPlacenta incretaAdherent placentaCesarean deliveryUltrasound evaluationDiagnostic medical sonographySonographic markersUltrasound markersPlacental attachmentExpert consensusInvasive placentationDefinition of markersPrenatal detectionAmerican RegistryUltrasoundPregnancy
2020
Fetal Echocardiography
Copel J. Fetal Echocardiography. 2020, 41-47. DOI: 10.1002/9781119635307.ch6.ChaptersCongenital heart diseaseFetal echocardiographyFetal tachycardiaHeart diseaseSignificant congenital heart diseaseReentrant atrial tachycardiaColor Doppler imagingPostnatal echocardiographyExtracardiac anomaliesAtrial tachycardiaAtrial flutterCardiac anomaliesVentricular extrasystolesVentricular tachycardiaFetal arrhythmiasDifferential diagnosisDoppler imagingEchocardiographyTachycardiaEtiological diversityFetal scanRational management strategyMultifactorial fashionArrhythmiasDiseaseVP22.03: Fetoscopic laser for Twin–twin transfusion syndrome using low power
Calix R, Ayhan I, Wilpers A, Kohari K, Copel J, Bahtiyar M. VP22.03: Fetoscopic laser for Twin–twin transfusion syndrome using low power. Ultrasound In Obstetrics And Gynecology 2020, 56: 149-149. DOI: 10.1002/uog.22674.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchElectrocardiographic QT Intervals in Infants Exposed to Hydroxychloroquine Throughout Gestation
Friedman DM, Kim M, Costedoat-Chalumeau N, Clancy R, Copel J, Phoon CK, Cuneo B, Cohen R, Masson M, Wainwright BJ, Zahr N, Saxena A, Izmirly P, Buyon JP. Electrocardiographic QT Intervals in Infants Exposed to Hydroxychloroquine Throughout Gestation. Circulation Arrhythmia And Electrophysiology 2020, 13: e008686. PMID: 32907357, PMCID: PMC7668319, DOI: 10.1161/circep.120.008686.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntiviral AgentsCardiotoxicityDrug Administration ScheduleDrug MonitoringElectrocardiographyFemaleFetal BloodFetal HeartGestational AgeHeart BlockHeart RateHumansHydroxychloroquineInfantInfant, NewbornMalePredictive Value of TestsPregnancyRisk AssessmentRisk FactorsTime FactorsTreatment OutcomeConceptsBlood levelsSSA/Ro antibodiesHistorical healthy controlsHydroxychloroquine blood levelsCord blood levelsCongenital heart blockSystemic lupus erythematosusTrimester of pregnancyEfficacy of hydroxychloroquineCoronavirus disease-19Electrocardiographic QT intervalCOVID-19 studiesPostnatal ECGRo antibodiesIndividual pregnanciesLupus erythematosusQTc prolongationAntiviral therapyHeart blockClinical efficacyRheumatic conditionsDrug exposureMaternal useCord bloodDisease-19