Publications by authors named "K A Hoppe"
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are linked to preeclampsia (PE), a condition involving abnormal angiogenesis. Prior research on this association has been inconclusive. We investigated the relationship between maternal PFAS exposure and PE risk in Wisconsin.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- * The study analyzed data from the MyHEART trial, focusing on participants' antihypertensive medication use and categorizing them into groups based on their medication status.
- * Results showed that half of the participants were not on antihypertensives at enrollment, while among those who were, a majority used first-line medications, with variations in usage linked to factors like age, sex, and race.
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to see if treating mild chronic hypertension (CHTN) during pregnancy would lead to fewer unplanned healthcare visits after childbirth.
- - An analysis of 2,293 pregnant patients showed that overall unplanned healthcare utilization rates were similar between the treatment and control groups, though emergency visits were notably lower in the treated group.
- - Factors like higher BMI and cesarean deliveries were found to increase the likelihood of needing unplanned postpartum care, even though treating mild CHTN showed some specific benefits.
Article Synopsis
- A recent study found that cognitive behavioral therapy for symptom preoccupation related to paroxysmal atrial fibrillation (AF-CBT) improved quality of life but its effects on physiological factors like heart rate variability (HRV), physical activity, and sleep were unclear.
- In the study, 127 patients were divided into two groups, one receiving AF-CBT and the other AF education for 10 weeks, with assessments conducted before, after treatment, and at three months.
- Results showed that while AF-CBT significantly reduced insomnia severity, it did not affect heart rate variability, physical activity levels, or overall sleep duration, suggesting the therapy's benefits may be more psychological than physiological.
Article Synopsis
- - Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDPs) significantly affect maternal health, but there are still gaps in understanding how to best manage them postpartum across different U.S. hospital systems.
- - Six academic hospitals use similar first- and second-line medications for treating HDPs, but they vary in their approaches to monitoring blood pressure and educating patients about long-term risks.
- - The review highlights the need for future research on best practices for postpartum HDP management, particularly regarding blood pressure thresholds for treatment and addressing severe maternal morbidity and racial disparities.