Vol. 28 (5) 2007 Neuro endocrinology letters

Blood flow in ductus venosus in early uncomplicated pregnancy.

UNLABELLED: The ductus venosus is the very important part of fetal venous circulation. It plays a central role in return of venous blood from the placenta. This unique shunt carries well-oxygenated blood from the umbilical vein through the inferior atrial inlet on its way across the foramen ovale. Using Doppler ultrasound, it is possibl.....