Radiologia brasileira
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Radiologia brasileira · Jul 2014
Prediction of early and late preeclampsia by flow-mediated dilation of the brachial artery.
To assess the accuracy in the prediction of both early and late preeclampsia by flow-mediated dilation of the brachial artery (FMD), a biophysical marker for endothelial dysfunction. ⋯ FMD of the brachial artery is a test with good accuracy in the prediction of both early and late preeclampsia, which may represent a positive impact on the follow-up of pregnant women at high risk for developing this syndrome.