2015
Patient Characteristics and Outcomes After Hemorrhagic Stroke in Pregnancy
Leffert LR, Clancy CR, Bateman BT, Cox M, Schulte PJ, Smith EE, Fonarow GC, Schwamm LH, Kuklina EV, George MG. Patient Characteristics and Outcomes After Hemorrhagic Stroke in Pregnancy. Circulation Cardiovascular Quality And Outcomes 2015, 8: s170-s178. PMID: 26515206, DOI: 10.1161/circoutcomes.115.002242.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStroke risk factorsSubarachnoid hemorrhage patientsHemorrhagic strokeRisk factorsHS patientsHospital mortalityHemorrhage patientsDiseases-Ninth Revision codesBlood pressure criteriaGuidelines-Stroke registryPregnancy-related strokeAssociation of pregnancyNonpregnant female patientsConditional logistic regressionFisher's exact testWilcoxon rank sum testRank sum testGuidelines-StrokeSevere preeclampsiaHome dischargeIschemic strokeNonpregnant womenPatient characteristicsRisk patientsIndependent ambulationPregnancy complications in women with rare tumor suppressor syndromes affecting central and peripheral nervous system
Terry AR, Merker VL, Barker FG, Leffert L, Bateman BT, Souter I, Plotkin SR. Pregnancy complications in women with rare tumor suppressor syndromes affecting central and peripheral nervous system. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2015, 213: 108-109. PMID: 25687565, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2015.02.013.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2013
Neurofibromatosis type 1 and pregnancy complications: a population-based study
Terry AR, Barker FG, Leffert L, Bateman BT, Souter I, Plotkin SR. Neurofibromatosis type 1 and pregnancy complications: a population-based study. American Journal Of Obstetrics And Gynecology 2013, 209: 46.e1-46.e8. PMID: 23535241, DOI: 10.1016/j.ajog.2013.03.029.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultCesarean SectionFemaleFetal Growth RetardationHumansHypertension, Pregnancy-InducedInfant, NewbornInternational Classification of DiseasesLogistic ModelsMaternal MortalityNeurofibromatosis 1Obstetric Labor, PrematurePre-EclampsiaPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsRetrospective StudiesUnited StatesConceptsNeurofibromatosis type 1Diagnosis of NF1Deep venous thrombosis/pulmonary embolismPopulation-based retrospective cohort studyVenous thrombosis/pulmonary embolismType 1Pregnancy-related admissionsPregnancy-related hospitalizationsRetrospective cohort studyGeneral obstetric populationAcute cardiac eventsIntrauterine growth restrictionMultivariable logistic regressionPopulation-based studyGestational hypertensionMaternal morbidityObstetric populationPregnancy complicationsPreterm laborCardiac eventsCesarean deliveryCohort studyPeripartum complicationsPulmonary embolismCerebrovascular disease
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 ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultComorbidityFemaleHumansLogistic ModelsMaternal MortalityPregnancyPregnancy ComplicationsRiskConceptsNear-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 outcomesAssociation of Epidural-Related Fever and Noninfectious Inflammation in Term Labor
Riley LE, Celi AC, Onderdonk AB, Roberts DJ, Johnson LC, Tsen LC, Leffert L, Pian-Smith MCM, Heffner LJ, Haas ST, Lieberman ES. Association of Epidural-Related Fever and Noninfectious Inflammation in Term Labor. Obstetrics And Gynecology 2011, 117: 588-595. PMID: 21343762, DOI: 10.1097/aog.0b013e31820b0503.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdultAnesthesia, EpiduralCytokinesFemaleFeverHumansLogistic ModelsPregnancyPuerperal InfectionTerm BirthConceptsIL-6 levelsNoninfectious inflammationHigher IL-6 levelsAssociation of epiduralLabor epidural analgesiaRole of infectionPg/mLAfebrile womenEpidural analgesiaMaternal feverPlacental infectionCytokine levelsInflammatory stateTerm laborPlacental culturesLower riskFeverPrenatal periodInfectionWomenAnalgesiaEpiduralInflammationObservational analysisFebrile
2010
The Epidemiology of Postpartum Hemorrhage in a Large, Nationwide Sample of Deliveries
Bateman BT, Berman MF, Riley LE, Leffert LR. The Epidemiology of Postpartum Hemorrhage in a Large, Nationwide Sample of Deliveries. Anesthesia & Analgesia 2010, 110: 1368-1373. PMID: 20237047, DOI: 10.1213/ane.0b013e3181d74898.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsPostpartum hemorrhageUterine atonyRisk factorsCesarean deliveryRate of PPHCases of PPHIncidence of PPHSubstantial maternal morbidityIndependent risk factorClinical Modification codesNationwide Inpatient SampleLogistic regression modelingAntepartum haemorrhageDelivery complicationsHospital deathMaternal morbidityMaternal outcomesMultiple gestationsCommon complicationHospital admissionHypertensive diseaseCommon etiologyMaternal ageInpatient SampleContemporary epidemiology