Fetal Vascular Hemodynamic Changes in Iron Deficiency Anemia

Assiut University60 enrolled

Overview

Iron deficiency anemia is a worldwide medical disorder. So far, it is the most common medical complication in pregnancy specially in developing countries. It is the cause of many adverse effects on mother and fetus and contributes significantly to high maternal mortality. Maternal iron deficiency anemia is frequently associated with premature delivery, low birth weight babies

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Interventions

Iron Sucrose Solution for InjectionDRUG

intravenous infusion of iron sucrose

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALE

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women with gestational age 28-32 weeks * singleton pregnancy * iron deficiency anemia. Exclusion Criteria: * Multiple pregnancy * antepartum hemorrhage * major congenital fetal anomalies * any other type of anemia other than iron deficiency anemia * any acute or chronic maternal disease other than iron deficiency anemia.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The mean changes in middle cerebral artery Doppler of the fetus

Doppler evaluation

Time frame: one month

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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