Publications by authors named "Ambrose Namugowa"
Angiogenic imbalance as a contributor to the pathophysiology of preeclampsia among black African women.
J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med
June 2017
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the roles of angiogenic factors sFLT1 and PlGF in preeclampsia among black African women, filling a gap in research for this demographic.
- Conducted at Mthatha hospital in South Africa, the research compares blood samples from 51 women with preeclampsia to 82 women with normal pregnancies, focusing on the levels of sFLT1 and PlGF.
- Findings reveal that women with preeclampsia have lower PlGF and higher sFLT1 levels, indicating an altered angiogenic balance that may contribute to the condition's development, similar to observations in other populations.
Background: Hypertension is one of the most common risk factors for cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), yet not much effort is being invested in early diagnosis and control of the condition in susceptible children. The aim of this study was to,investigate the prevalence of pre-hypertension and hypertension in peri-urban school-attending adolescents and explore the relationship between blood pressure and selected anthropometric measurements.
Methods: A cross-sectional study of adolescents aged 13-17 years was performed.