Background: several studies have demonstrated that angiogenic markers can improve the clinical management of hypertensive disorders (HDs) and fetal growth restriction (FGR) in singleton pregnancies, but few studies have evaluated the performance of these tests in multiple pregnancies. Our aim was to investigate the role of soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 (sFlt-1) in predicting adverse obstetric outcomes in hospitalized multiple pregnancies with HD (preeclampsia/gestational hypertension/uncontrolled chronic hypertension) and/or FGR in one or more fetuses. Methods: A retrospective analysis of multiple pregnancies with HD/FGR occurring after the 20th gestational week. Pregnant women were divided into two groups: women with high levels of sFlt-1 and those with low levels of sFlt-1. A value of sFlt-1 greater than or equal to 15,802 pg/mL was considered arbitrarily high, as it is equivalent to two times the 90th percentile expected in an uncomplicated full-term singleton pregnancy based on data from a prospective multicenter study (7901 pg/mL). Results: The cohort included 39 multiple pregnancies. There were no cases of birth <34 weeks, HELLP syndrome, ICU admission, and urgent cesarean sections for HD/FGR complications reported among women with low levels of sFlt-1. Conclusions: A cut-off value of sFlt-1 ≥ 15,802 pg/mL could represent a valuable tool for predicting adverse obstetric outcomes in multiple pregnancies hospitalized for HD/FGR disorders, regardless of gestational age and chorionicity.

Giardini, V., Grilli, L., Terzaghi, A., Todyrenchuk, L., Zavettieri, C., Mazzoni, G., et al. (2023). sFlt-1 Levels as a Predicting Tool in Placental Dysfunction Complications in Multiple Pregnancies. BIOMEDICINES, 11(11) [10.3390/biomedicines11112917].

sFlt-1 Levels as a Predicting Tool in Placental Dysfunction Complications in Multiple Pregnancies

Giardini V.
Primo
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Grilli L.;Terzaghi A.;Zavettieri C.;Mazzoni G.;Cozzolino S.;Casati M.;Vergani P.;Locatelli A.
2023

Abstract

Background: several studies have demonstrated that angiogenic markers can improve the clinical management of hypertensive disorders (HDs) and fetal growth restriction (FGR) in singleton pregnancies, but few studies have evaluated the performance of these tests in multiple pregnancies. Our aim was to investigate the role of soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase 1 (sFlt-1) in predicting adverse obstetric outcomes in hospitalized multiple pregnancies with HD (preeclampsia/gestational hypertension/uncontrolled chronic hypertension) and/or FGR in one or more fetuses. Methods: A retrospective analysis of multiple pregnancies with HD/FGR occurring after the 20th gestational week. Pregnant women were divided into two groups: women with high levels of sFlt-1 and those with low levels of sFlt-1. A value of sFlt-1 greater than or equal to 15,802 pg/mL was considered arbitrarily high, as it is equivalent to two times the 90th percentile expected in an uncomplicated full-term singleton pregnancy based on data from a prospective multicenter study (7901 pg/mL). Results: The cohort included 39 multiple pregnancies. There were no cases of birth <34 weeks, HELLP syndrome, ICU admission, and urgent cesarean sections for HD/FGR complications reported among women with low levels of sFlt-1. Conclusions: A cut-off value of sFlt-1 ≥ 15,802 pg/mL could represent a valuable tool for predicting adverse obstetric outcomes in multiple pregnancies hospitalized for HD/FGR disorders, regardless of gestational age and chorionicity.
Articolo in rivista - Articolo scientifico
angiogenic markers; endothelial dysfunction; fetal growth restriction; hypertensive disorders in pregnancy; multiple pregnancies; obstetric complications; preeclampsia; sFlt-1;
English
28-ott-2023
2023
11
11
2917
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Giardini, V., Grilli, L., Terzaghi, A., Todyrenchuk, L., Zavettieri, C., Mazzoni, G., et al. (2023). sFlt-1 Levels as a Predicting Tool in Placental Dysfunction Complications in Multiple Pregnancies. BIOMEDICINES, 11(11) [10.3390/biomedicines11112917].
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