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A study links placental issues in 51% of fetuses with heart defects to worse birth outcomes.
A new study by Children's Hospital of Philadelphia finds placental malperfusion (PMP) affects 51% of fetuses with congenital heart disease, linked to lower birth weight, shorter length, smaller head size, and longer hospital stays.
Published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, the research uses data from CHOP’s Birth Defects Biorepository and identifies genetic variations tied to placental and cardiac development.
The findings suggest PMP worsens outcomes for CHD fetuses, highlighting the need for early placental monitoring and future therapies to improve fetal health.
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Un estudio vincula problemas placentarios en el 51% de los fetos con defectos cardíacos a peores resultados de nacimiento.