Doppler assessment of fetal aortic isthmus blood flow in two different sonographic planes during the second half of gestation

Abstract

On the basis of our observations, Doppler blood flow measurements across the fetal AoI can be reliably obtained from both the 3VT and the traditional LAA sonographic views. Since the transverse upper thoracic 3VT plane is achievable in most fetal positions, Doppler study of the AoI appears to be easier than expected.