The Relationship between Cardiac Size and Shape Measurements and Cardiac Contractility in Intrauterine Growth-Restricted Fetuses

Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy 2026

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Authors: Micaela Kalani Roy, Emma Peek, Roopjit K. Sahi, Greggory R. DeVore, John C. Hobbins, Manesha Putra
DOI: 10.1159/000550505
Cited by: 0
References: 34

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Fetal growth restriction (FGR) affects cardiac function and increases the risk of cardiac pathologies. We describe the relationship between cardiac contractility and cardiac size and shape in FGR and small for gestational age (SGA) fetuses to determine if ultrasound measurements can indicate functional cardiac sequelae. METHODS: This prospective cohort study included fetuses with gestational ages of 23.0-39.0 weeks (FGR: n = 55, SGA: n = 40, appropriate for gestational age/AGA: n = 22). FGR was defined as fetuses with EFW

Fields of Study & Subjects

Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies Congenital Heart Disease Studies Cardiovascular Function and Risk Factors

Publication details

Journal / source
Fetal Diagnosis and Therapy
Volume
53
Issue
4
Pages
328–338
Publication date
19 January 2026
Language
EN