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László Óvári University of Debrecen Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical and Health Sciences Center H-4012 Debrecen Hungary

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J. Aranyosi University of Debrecen Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical and Health Sciences Center H-4012 Debrecen Hungary

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Gy Balla University of Debrecen Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Medical and Health Sciences Center H-4012 Debrecen Hungary

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Objective . Carbon-monoxide (CO) decreases placental vascular impedance. We assessed the consequences of smoking-induced temporary maternal CO-increase on fetal and placental circulation.  Study design . In a prospective study twenty-nine smoking pregnant women and their fetuses were evaluated. We determined the changes in maternal blood CO levels after smoking, and the concomitant changes in maternal and fetal circulation. Changes in fetal heart rate, uterine artery (UTA), middle cerebral artery (MCA), and descending aorta (DA) flow were measured by Doppler velocimetry. Changes in maternal CO level and umbilical flow value were assessed by paired t-test. The correlation between CO level and placental flow was assessed by partial correlation test.  Results . CO level increased (mean±SD 1.7±0.65% vs. 2.36±0.89, p<0.0001). Nicotine-related maternal circulatory parameters changed significantly, but uterine flow values remained unchanged. Fetal heart rate increased, while flow in MCA and DA showed no change. CO-dependent umbilical artery impedance remained unchanged (Pulsatility Index: 0.956±0.18 vs. 0.948±0.21). Partial correlation between CO level and umbilical arterial impedance showed no significance (r:−0.324).  Conclusion . Despite significant CO elevation, the mainly CO-regulated placental flow remained unchanged.

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Editor(s)-in-Chief: Rosivall, László

Honorary Editor(s)-in-Chief): Monos, Emil

Managing Editor(s): Bartha, Jenő; Berhidi, Anna

Co-editor(s): Koller, Ákos; Lénárd, László; Szénási, Gábor

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    1. Benedek, György (Szeged)
    1. Benyó, Zoltán (Budapest)
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    1. Chernoch, László (Debrecen)
    1. Détári, László (Budapest)
    1. Hamar, János (Budapest)
    1. Hantos, Zoltán (Szeged)
    1. Hunyady, László (Budapest)
    1. Imre, Sándor (Debrecen)
    1. Jancsó, Gábor (Szeged)
    1. Karádi, Zoltán (Pécs)
    1. Kovács, László (Debrecen)
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