Abdominal Aorta Diameter Among Healthy Pregnant Women: A Pilot Study in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Ugboma Enighe W
, Akagbue Vivian N
Ultrasonography; Pregnancy; Abdominal aortic diameter.
Background: The abdominal aorta, the largest artery in the human body, plays a crucial role in maternal and foetal well-being during pregnancy. Ultrasound is the preferred method for assessing the abdominal aortic diameter (AAD), yet there is limited data among pregnant women in Southern Nigeria. This study aims to evaluate the AAD in pregnant women in this region and its correlation with various maternal characteristics.
Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted at a specialist hospital in Rivers State, South-South Nigeria, over eight months. Ultrasound assessments of the abdominal aorta were performed on 559 pregnant women. Statistical analysis included descriptive statistics and Pearson product-moment correlation analysis, using SPSS version 20.1, with significance set at p<0.05.
Results: The mean age of the participants was 29.9 years. The study found significant positive correlations between AAD and parity, Body Mass Index (BMI), weight, and height, while a negative correlation was seen with age (p<0.05 for all). The mean abdominal aortic diameter was 1.36 ± 0.16 cm, with a range of 1.05 to 1.90 cm.
Conclusion: The findings demonstrate substantial correlations between AAD and key maternal characteristics, emphasising the necessity of establishing tailored nomograms for the local population. These custom nomograms could provide insights into pregnancy-associated vascular risks, offering a more nuanced understanding and potentially improving maternal-foetal outcomes.
"Abdominal Aorta Diameter Among Healthy Pregnant Women: A Pilot Study in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.", IJNRD - INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NOVEL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (www.IJNRD.org), ISSN:2456-4184, Vol.9, Issue 10, page no.b471-b483, October-2024, Available :https://ijnrd.org/papers/IJNRD2410152.pdf
Volume 9
Issue 10,
October-2024
Pages : b471-b483
Paper Reg. ID: IJNRD_301250
Published Paper Id: IJNRD2410152
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Research Area: Science and Technology
Country: -, -, India
ISSN: 2456-4184 | IMPACT FACTOR: 8.76 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016
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