2020
Stroke in Pregnancy: A Focused Update.
Miller EC, Leffert L. Stroke in Pregnancy: A Focused Update. Anesthesia & Analgesia 2020, 130: 1085-1096. PMID: 31124843, PMCID: PMC7035913, DOI: 10.1213/ane.0000000000004203.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHemorrhagic strokeCesarean deliveryPregnant womenIschemic strokeGeneral anesthesiaObstetric anesthesiologistHigh-risk obstetriciansLarge stroke trialsPregnancy-related strokeHigh-risk groupRisk of herniationMaternal strokeObstetric indicationsTherapeutic anticoagulationExtremity weaknessStroke neurologistsAcute strokeDevastating complicationNeuraxial analgesiaNonpregnant womenStroke subtypesIntracranial hypertensionRecent strokeVaginal deliveryStroke trials
2011
Influence of Patient Comorbidities on the Risk of Near-miss Maternal Morbidity or Mortality
Mhyre J, Bateman B, Leffert L. Influence of Patient Comorbidities on the Risk of Near-miss Maternal Morbidity or Mortality. Anesthesiology 2011, 115: 963-972. PMID: 21934482, DOI: 10.1097/aln.0b013e318233042d.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsNear-miss morbidityMorbidity/mortalityMaternal morbidityNear-miss maternal morbidityImportant medical comorbiditiesEnd-organ injuryHigh-quality intrapartum careSystemic lupus erythematosusNationwide Inpatient SampleHigh-risk groupLength of stayMiss morbidityMedical comorbiditiesObstetric complicationsPulmonary hypertensionPatient comorbiditiesLupus erythematosusIntrapartum carePregnant womenNational burdenInpatient SampleMaternal characteristicsObstetric diseasesPublic health investmentDelivery outcomes