Publications by authors named "Frederique M van Dunne"

Background: A molar pregnancy is a rare complication of (non-viable) pregnancy and produces high levels of hCG-hormone. hCG has characteristics similar to TSH, and therefore (severe) hyperthyroidism can occur. The incidence of molar pregnancy is approximately 1 in 1000-1500 pregnancies.

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Background: In the past decades evidence has accumulated that women with reproductive and pregnancy-related disorders are at increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the future. Up to now there is no standardised follow-up of these women becausee guidelines on cardiovascular risk management for this group are lacking. However, early identification of high-risk populations followed by prevention and treatment of CVD risk factors has the potential to reduce CVD incidence.

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Background: Increasing evidence suggests a relation between having had spontaneous preterm delivery and cardiovascular disease in the future. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to assess the relation between a history of spontaneous preterm delivery and risk of ischaemic heart disease (IHD), stroke or overall cardiovascular disease (CVD).

Methods: We carried out a systematic search in Medline (from 1966 to 17 July 2014) and Embase (from 1980 to 17 July 2014).

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Study Question: Is there an association between chorionic villous vascularization, ultrasound findings and corresponding chromosome results in early miscarriage specimens from a cohort of recurrent pregnancy loss patients?

Summary Answer: We did not find a significant difference in vascularization scores of chorionic villi between embryonic, yolk sac or empty sac miscarriages, or between euploid and noneuploid miscarriages.

What Is Known Already: At least half of first trimester miscarriages are due to embryopathogenesis associated with chromosome errors and/or major congenital anomalies, resulting in an empty sac, a yolk sac or an embryonic miscarriage. Absent and decreased chorionic villous vascularization is usually present in these pregnancies.

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