Association between Maternal Thyroxine and Risk of Fetal Congenital Heart Defects: A Hospital-Based Cohort Study.

Jing DongTing PengMing-Qing LiFeng Xie Jiang-Nan Wu

Published in: International journal of endocrinology (2022)

A higher FT4 concentration or FTT4P, measured between 12 and 18 weeks of gestation, was associated with an increased risk of CHDs. These findings may provide new insights into the mechanisms of CHDs and evidence for clinical decisions related to thyroid function tests.

Keyphrases

gestational age
birth weight
preterm infants
healthcare
acute care
adverse drug
preterm birth
emergency department
body mass index