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Umbilical artery Doppler is a key tool in fetal surveillance, especially in cases of suspected placental insufficiency and intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR). The S/D ratio reflects downstream placental resistance.
Patient Position
Supine or slight left lateral position
Use 3–5 MHz curvilinear probe
Sampling Technique
Select a free-floating loop of umbilical cord
Free-floating loop [UC]
Avoid fetal abdominal and placental insertion sites
Use color Doppler for vessel identification
Apply pulsed Doppler with angle ≤ 30°
Sample gate: 1–2 mm
Waveform Criteria
Obtain at least 3–5 uniform waveforms
No fetal movement or breathing artifacts
Clear systolic and diastolic components
Measurement
S/D ratio is calculated as:
S/D = Peak Systolic Velocity ÷ End Diastolic Velocity
Example
S = 40 cm/s, D = 10 cm/s → S/D = 4.0
Normal Values (Gestational Age)
Gestational Age (Weeks)
Normal S/D Ratio
20
< 5.0
24
< 4.5
28
< 4.0
30
< 3.8
32
< 3.6
34
< 3.4
36
< 3.2
38
< 3.0
40
< 3.0
Note: S/D ratio decreases with advancing gestational age due to reduced placental resistance.
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What does high S/D ratio mean?
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Causes of ↑ S/D Ratio
Placental insufficiency
↑ S/D = ↑ RI = ↑ PI → placental insufficiency
Parameter
Umbilical Artery (UA)
MCA
Resistance
↑ Increased
↓ Decreased
PI
↑ High
↓ Low
RI
↑ High
↓ Low
S/D ratio
↑ High
↓ Low
Diastolic flow
↓ Reduced / Absent
↑ Increased
Clinical Insight
Clinical Pattern
Normal pregnancy → low resistance → low S/D
IUGR → high resistance → high S/D
Persistent high S/D → poor prognosis if untreated
Pathophysiology
Placental damage → ↑ vascular resistance
↓ diastolic blood flow
↑ S/D ratio → warning sign of IUGR progression
Umbilical Artery Doppler:
S/D ratio: 6.6 (Elevated for gestational age)
End diastolic flow: Present
Interpretation:
Umbilical artery shows increased resistance with elevated S/D ratio.
Significance:
Findings are suggestive of increased placental vascular resistance, which may be associated with evolving intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and risk of fetal hypoxia.
Preeclampsia
Chronic fetal hypoxia
Placental infarction / fibrosis
Common Errors
Wrong sampling site
High Doppler angle
Large sample volume
Irregular waveform
Conclusion
Accurate S/D measurement requires proper technique, correct sampling site, and consistent waveform acquisition. It plays a vital role in fetal monitoring and clinical decision-making.
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