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Is Profile Ultrasound Advisable For Sudden Flare Up Of Blood Pressure During Pregnancy?

I m 30 weeks preg have high blood pressure but it went up to 169/104 pulse 102 went to hospital it went down but I have a slight temp and white blood count was up a little and am dilated a fingertip the doc ordered a profile ultra sound what is he looking for
Thu, 28 Jan 2016
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As you have high blood pressure ,it might effect the fetus due to decreased blood flow from placenta .Biophysical profile helps to identify the risks and problems as its measures the amniotic fluid volume and also monitor fetal movements.

Thank you,
Take care
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Is Profile Ultrasound Advisable For Sudden Flare Up Of Blood Pressure During Pregnancy?

Hello, Welcome to hcm, As you have high blood pressure ,it might effect the fetus due to decreased blood flow from placenta .Biophysical profile helps to identify the risks and problems as its measures the amniotic fluid volume and also monitor fetal movements. Thank you, Take care