Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Medical, surgical and gynaecological illness complicating pregnancy
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The threshold of Middle cerebral aery peak systolic velocity for the diagnosis of fetal anemia is a value ------ for the gestational age
High-Yield Explanation
The MCA PSV is an accurate noninvasive method for the diagnosis of fetal anemia. The threshold of for the diagnosis of fetal anemia is a value >= 1.5 MoM for the gestational age. Abnormally elevated MCA PSV has a sensitivity of 100% and false positive rate 12% for the diagnosis of fetal anemia. Reference: Practical guide to High Risk Pregnancy and Delivery; 3rd edition; Chapter 14; Rh Alloimmunization