HC/AC Ratio as a Predictor of Intrauterine Growth Retardation during Pregnancy: Diagnostic Tool

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  • Naila Ashfaq, Naureen Ghani Ruqia Zafar, Wafa Aalam, Sameer Touqir

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https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22166138

Keywords:

Abdominal Circumference, Head Circumference and Birth Weight.

Abstract

Fetal wellbeing is predicted by his growth assessment during pregnancy.

Aim: To evaluate HC/AC ratio as a predictor of intrauterine growth retardation during pregnancy.

Study design: Cross sectional study.

Methodology:  Total of  80 singleton pregnant females with an age ranging from 18-40 years having 20 weeks gestation were enrolled at Combined Military Hospital Kharian. Ultrasound abdomen was done for all enrolled subjects while HC/AC ratio was calculated. All data was noted on Performa. Consent was taken before enrollment. SPSS v.26 analyzed the data. Frequency and percentages were used for quantitative parameters.

Results: The mean HC/AC on ultrasound was 1.46±0.14. There were 35 (43.75%) positive for IUGR while 45 (56.25%) were negative for IUGR. Conclusion: It was concluded that HC/AC ratio can serve as a predictor of IUGR during pregnancy with high diagnostic accuracy.

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Naila Ashfaq, Naureen Ghani Ruqia Zafar, Wafa Aalam, Sameer Touqir. (2022). HC/AC Ratio as a Predictor of Intrauterine Growth Retardation during Pregnancy: Diagnostic Tool. Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences, 16(06), 138. https://doi.org/10.53350/pjmhs22166138

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Vol. 16 No. 06 (2022): Pakistan Journal of Medical & Health Sciences

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