Assessment of fetal myocardial performance in severe early onset pre-eclampsia (EO-PET) with and without intrauterine growth restriction across deteriorating stages of placental vascular resistance and links to adverse outcomes

Fetal cardiac function is significantly impaired in pregnancies complicated by severe early onset pre-eclampsia, irrespective if growth restriction co-exists and worsens with deteriorating grades of placental vascular resistance. The MPI can potentially be integrated into routine fetal surveillance techniques.