Publications by authors named "E A Hails"
[Arterial stiffness detection in women with recent history of pre-eclampsia].
Hipertens Riesgo Vasc
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Preeclampsia (PE) is a serious pregnancy-related condition that can lead to cardiovascular issues later in life, and this study investigates its impact on arterial stiffness (AS) using specific measurements.
- Conducted in Argentina from 2022 to 2023, the study compares two groups of women: those who recently had PE and healthy postpartum women, assessing their vascular health within 72 hours after giving birth.
- Results showed that women who experienced PE had significantly higher measures of arterial stiffness (cf-PWV, ao-SBP, and AIx), indicating that they are at a greater risk for developing cardiovascular diseases in the future.
Introduction: HELLP syndrome (H: hemolysis, EL: elevated liver enzymes and LP: low platelets) is a form of severe preeclampsia (PE). The syndrome can be: complete or incomplete (with three analytical criteria, or only one or two); Class i, ii or iii (according platelets < 50,000; 50,000-100,000 or > 100,000/mm); postpartum or antepartum; with early or late installation (before or after the 34nd week of gestation). We describe and analyze characteristics and evolution observed in hypertensive pregnant patients who developed HELLP.
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- Preeclampsia (PE) is linked to inflammation and changes in blood vessel function, which can lead to reduced blood flow to the placenta; NLR and PMR may help predict its onset.
- A study analyzed records from 110 hospitalized pregnant women, separating them into two groups: those who developed PE and those who did not.
- Findings showed that higher NLR and PMR values were significantly associated with the development of PE, suggesting they could serve as useful markers for monitoring at-risk patients.
Assessing the tolerability and efficacy of treatment with antipsychotic medication is a vital part of mental health care. Research has suggested that many side-effects go undetected by clinicians and there is a need to use standardized assessment tools to ensure that treatments are comprehensively evaluated. The training of Community Psychiatric Nurses (CPNs), who provide much of patients' care, should focus on enhancing skills in using such assessments.
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