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Subclinical Cardiac Dysfunction After Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
The following grant was awarded by, is supported by, is administered by or is in partnership with the Fogarty International Center at the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Funding Fogarty Program
Global Noncommunicable Diseases and Injury Research
Project Information in NIH RePORTER
Subclinical Cardiac Dysfunction After Hypertensive Disorders in Pregnancy
Principal Institution
University of Nairobi
Principal Investigator(s) (PI)
Osoti, Alfred Onyango; Farquhar, Carey; Temu, Tecla Mtui
Project Contact Information
Email: alfredos@uonbi.ac.ke
Year(s) Awarded
2019-2023
Country
Kenya
Project Description
This clinical research project will allow the applicant to evaluate the prevalence and correlates of subclinical cardiac dysfunction after hypertensive disorders in pregnancy, specifically preeclampsia and gestational hypertension. In addition, the project will evaluate the association between inflammatory biomarkers and subclinical cardiac dysfunction at 3 years after delivery. The research findings will inform screening, monitoring and prevention interventions to reduce cardiovascular disease burden among women in this setting.
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