Publications by authors named "J Magnani"
Pregnancy provides a window of opportunity for management of hypertension care. Particularly in the postpartum period - the so-called "4th trimester" - individuals of Black race are at increased risk for hypertension-related morbidity and mortality. Telehealth interventions, such as remote blood pressure monitoring programs and virtual postpartum visits, can reduce racial disparities in the delivery of recommended care.
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- - The study examined the relationship between COVID-19 infection, oral anticoagulation (OAC) use, and stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation (AF) using a large database of patient records.
- - Results showed that while OAC use reduced the overall risk of stroke, COVID-19 infection significantly increased stroke risk, especially for patients hospitalized with the virus.
- - Importantly, the increased stroke risk from COVID-19 was similar for patients whether or not they were on OAC, indicating that OAC use did not alter the risk associated with COVID-19.
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- * It analyzes data from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study, including diverse participants from four US communities, with an average follow-up period of nearly 19 years.
- * Findings suggest that individuals who lived in lower SES neighborhoods during middle adulthood had a significantly higher risk of dying before age 75 compared to those from higher SES neighborhoods.