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 outcomes
2008
Prenatal Course of Isolated Muscular Ventricular Septal Defects Diagnosed Only by Color Doppler Sonography
Bahtiyar MO, Dulay AT, Weeks BP, Friedman AH, Copel JA. Prenatal Course of Isolated Muscular Ventricular Septal Defects Diagnosed Only by Color Doppler Sonography. Journal Of Ultrasound In Medicine 2008, 27: 715-720. PMID: 18424646, DOI: 10.7863/jum.2008.27.5.715.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCohort StudiesDown SyndromeEchocardiographyFemaleFetal DevelopmentFetal DiseasesFetal HeartFollow-Up StudiesGestational AgeHeart Septal Defects, VentricularHumansInfant, NewbornNuchal Translucency MeasurementPregnancyPregnancy OutcomeProspective StudiesRisk AssessmentTripletsTwinsUltrasonography, Doppler, ColorUltrasonography, PrenatalConceptsVentricular septal defectColor Doppler examinationMuscular VSDDoppler examinationSeptal defectStudy groupIsolated muscular ventricular septal defectTrisomy 21Isolated ventricular septal defectMuscular ventricular septal defectsHigh-resolution ultrasound equipmentCommon congenital heart defectSmall muscular VSDMean gestational ageFetal echocardiographic examinationColor Doppler sonographyCongenital heart defectsPrenatal resolutionTriplet gestationsEchocardiographic examinationGestational ageCounseling patientsPerinatal courseTwin gestationsFirst trimester
2001
Ratio of nuchal thickness to humerus length for Down syndrome detection
Bahado-Singh R, Oz U, Hsu C, Deren O, Copel J, Mahoney M. Ratio of nuchal thickness to humerus length for Down syndrome detection. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2001, 184: 1284-1288. PMID: 11349203, DOI: 10.1067/mob.2001.113878.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDown syndrome riskHigh-risk groupMaternal ageSyndrome riskNuchal thicknessDown syndromeDown syndrome detectionStudy populationIndividual Down's syndrome riskMean gestational ageOverall study populationAge-related riskHumerus lengthSyndrome detectionDown syndrome casesDown's syndrome likelihood ratiosGestational ageProspective dataHealthy groupGross anomaliesNormal fetusesSyndrome casesBiparietal diameterAmniocentesis casesFetal population
2000
Splenic artery Doppler peak systolic velocity predicts severe fetal anemia in rhesus disease
Bahado-Singh R, Oz U, Deren O, Kovanchi E, Hsu C, Copel J, Mari G. Splenic artery Doppler peak systolic velocity predicts severe fetal anemia in rhesus disease. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2000, 182: 1222-1226. PMID: 10819862, DOI: 10.1016/s0002-9378(00)70189-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDoppler peak systolic velocityPeak systolic velocitySevere anemiaSystolic velocityPrior transfusionsGestational ageHemoglobin deficitStudy groupSplenic artery peak systolic velocityMean peak systolic velocityPeak systolic velocity valuesMean gestational ageOverall study groupSevere fetal anemiaCord blood specimensSystolic velocity valuesNonhydropic fetusesMean hemoglobinRhesus diseaseFetal anemiaFetal hydropsStudy populationBlood specimensNormal fetusesFirst such report