Fetal cardiac function assessed by Doppler myocardial performance index (Tei Index)

D. Friedman; J. Buyon; M. Kim; J. S. Glickstein

doi:10.1002/uog.11

Fetal cardiac function assessed by Doppler myocardial performance index (Tei Index)

D. Friedman, J. Buyon, M. Kim, J. S. Glickstein

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Objectives: The Tei Index (TI) is a useful, non-invasive, Doppler-derived myocardial performance tool which can be used to assess aspects of systolic and diastolic function. The aim of this study was to determine normal values of fetal left ventricular (LV) TI in second- and third-trimester fetuses and to compare these to other values reported in the literature. Methods: Doppler waveforms of the LV outflow tracts were obtained in 74 second- and early third-trimester fetuses. The LV isovolumic contraction time (ICT), isovolumic relaxation time (IRT) and ejection time (ET) were measured and the TI calculated using the formula (ICT + IRT)/ET. The literature on LV myocardial function in the fetus was also reviewed. Results: The normal TI in second- and early third-trimester fetuses (18-31 weeks' gestation) was 0.53 ± 0.13. The ICT was 43 ± 14 ms, the ET was 173 ± 16 ms and the IRT was 48 ± 13 ms. Conclusion: The TI can be easily obtained in the fetus without the need for precise anatomic imaging. The TI may be a useful tool to explore fetal myocardial function in different clinical situations.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	33-36
Number of pages	4
Journal	Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Volume	21
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1002/uog.11
State	Published - Jan 1 2003
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Fetal echocardiography
Fetal myocardial function
Tei Index

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Radiological and Ultrasound Technology
Reproductive Medicine
Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
Obstetrics and Gynecology

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