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Fetal middle cerebral arterial peak systolic velocity

Dr Abhilash Sandhyala and Radswiki et al.

The fetal middle cerebral arterial (MCA) peak systolic velocity (PSV) is an important parameter is an important parameter in fetal MCA Doppler assessment.

Radiographic assessment

Ultrasound

The fetal MCA should be sampled ~ 2 mm from the origin of the fetal internal carotid artery and the angle of the ultrasound beam and the direction of blood flow should be zero degrees. Usually the highest value is taken.

See also

  • automatic online fetal MCA PSV calculator as of 2011 from www.perinatology.com
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