Nanette Okun, Barry Hoffman, JoAnn Johnson, Anne Biringer, Jodi Shapiro, Carmen Felix, Tim Van Mieghem, Nimrah Abbasi, Amy Metcalfe, Connor Maxey, John W Snelgrove
OBJECTIVES: Early assessment of pregnant individuals for risk of preterm preeclampsia (PE) is possible at the 11-14 week ultrasound visit using a validated multiple marker algorithm, allowing timely use of preventative low dose acetylsalicylic acid (LDA) in high-risk patients. With no established early screening program for preterm PE in Canada, our objectives were to assess the acceptability and operational impact of routine screening for preterm PE during the 11-14 week ultrasound visit, evaluate uptake and adherence to LDA when recommended, and assess screening performance...
September 17, 2023: Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Canada: JOGC