Publications by authors named "Sana Shahul"
Objective: Chronic hypertension (cHTN) affects 3-5% of all pregnancies and is twice as prevalent in African American (AA) women. AA women develop more severe HTN at an earlier onset and have higher rates of adverse pregnancy outcomes. Blood pressure control during pregnancy is controversial.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPreeclampsia-related morbidity and mortality is rising predominantly because of delayed identification of patients at risk for preeclampsia with severe features and associated complications. This study explored the association between angiogenic markers (sFlt1 [soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1]) and PlGF [placental growth factor]) and preeclampsia-related peripartum complications. Normotensive women or those with hypertensive disorders of pregnancy were enrolled.
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- This study investigates the prevalence and consequences of postpartum hypertension (PPHTN) among pregnant women in rural Haiti, where there is limited information on the subject.
- Out of 175 women observed, 57.1% experienced PPHTN, with severe cases leading to higher rates of complications like fetal and neonatal deaths.
- The findings suggest a need for improved treatment protocols in the region, as many women with PPHTN did not receive necessary antihypertensive medications after delivery.