High Risk Pregnancies and US Guided Procedures

A collection of vocabulary flashcards based on advanced sonographic imaging procedures related to high-risk pregnancies and genetic testing.

Amniocentesis

A procedure used to sample amniotic fluid to obtain living fetal cells for prenatal diagnosis.

MSAFP

Maternal serum alpha-fetoprotein; a blood test that can indicate increased risk of chromosomal abnormalities.

Chorionic Villus Sampling (CVS)

A first-trimester procedure that uses trophoblastic tissue for genetic diagnosis.

Polyhydramnios

An excess of amniotic fluid in the amniotic sac, which may lead to complications.

Fetal Bradycardia

Slowed fetal heart rate, often associated with umbilical artery spasm.

Fetal Transfusion

A procedure performed to manage Rh-isoimmune pregnancies by transfusing blood to the fetus.

Cordocentesis

A medical procedure to sample fetal blood from the umbilical cord for prenatal diagnosis.

Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome (TTTS)

A condition in which blood flows unequally between twins in a multiple gestation.

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA)

A neurotransmitter that might be involved in the regulation of fetal heart rate.

Doppler Ultrasound

A non-invasive method used to measure the flow of blood in vessels, including fetal umbilical arteries.