Human and software error in ductus venosus Doppler waveform analysis.
Ductus venosus waveform analysis has become increasingly affected by technical errors; however, these errors could be avoided if more attention was paid during sampling and analysis. The most common misevaluations include incorrect tracing, under- or overestimation of the peak systolic velocity, overestimation of the end-diastolic velocity, and, as a consequence, incorrect calculation of the pulsatility index facilitated either by human or software error. This article proposes practical suggestions to avoid technical errors in ductus venosus waveform analysis.
Szunyogh
Norbert
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Section of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Jonas Lies vei 72, N-5021 Bergen, Norway.
Renate Becker
Caroline
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Visnovsky
Jozef
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D001783:Blood Flow Velocity; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005260:Female; D005333:Fetus / Q000098:blood supply; D006801:Humans; D011247:Pregnancy; D011673:Pulsatile Flow; D012984:Software; D018608:Ultrasonography, Doppler / Q000379:methods*; D016216:Ultrasonography, Prenatal / Q000379:methods*; D014680:Veins / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging