A5021228158- Cardiovascular Health and Risk Factors
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Cardiac Health and Mental Health
- Lipoproteins and Cardiovascular Health
- Adipokines, Inflammation, and Metabolic Diseases
- Acute Myocardial Infarction Research
- Racial and Ethnic Identity Research
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Health Promotion and Cardiovascular Prevention
- Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
- Atherosclerosis and Cardiovascular Diseases
- Cardiovascular Disease and Adiposity
- Blood Pressure and Hypertension Studies
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Diversity and Career in Medicine
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Stress Responses and Cortisol
- Birth, Development, and Health
- Heart Failure Treatment and Management
- Healthcare Policy and Management
- Sex and Gender in Healthcare
- Stress and Burnout Research
University of California San Francisco Medical Center
2018-2025
University of California, San Francisco
2015-2024
Association of Black Cardiologists
2023
American Heart Association
2022
University of California System
2020-2022
Vital Research
2022
Victoria and Albert Museum
2015-2019
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
2019
Howard University
2013-2015
Clinical Research Institute
2015
ContextPlasma levels of the inflammatory biomarker C-reactive protein (CRP) predict cardiovascular risk, and retrospective studies suggest that 3-hydroxy-3-methylglutaryl coenzyme A reductase inhibitors (statins) may lower CRP in a manner largely independent low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C). However, prospective trial data directly evaluating this anti-inflammatory effect statins are not available.ObjectiveTo test hypothesis pravastatin has effects as evidenced by...
The purpose of this study was to evaluate trends in awareness cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk among women between 1997 and 2012 by racial/ethnic age groups, as well knowledge CVD symptoms preventive behaviors/barriers.
Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has exposed longstanding racial and ethnic inequities in health risks outcomes the United States. We aimed to identify differences presentation for patients hospitalized with COVID-19. Methods: American Heart Association COVID-19 Cardiovascular Disease Registry is a retrospective observational registry capturing consecutive present data on first 7868 by race/ethnicity treated at 88 hospitals across States between January 17, 2020,...
Background— Moderate alcohol intake has been associated with lower cardiovascular mortality. However, data evaluating the relationship between C-reactive protein (CRP), a predictor of risk, and consumption are sparse. Methods Results— The CRP was evaluated in cross-sectional survey over time among 1732 men 1101 women participating Pravastatin Inflammation/CRP Evaluation Study. levels were those moderate versus light or occasional intake: 5 categories (no <1 drink monthly, 1 to 3 drinks 4...
Although C-reactive protein (CRP) predicts vascular risk, few data are available evaluating the relation between CRP and Framingham Coronary Heart Disease Risk Score (FCRS).CRP levels were compared with calculated 10-year FCRS in a cross-sectional survey of 1666 individuals free cardiovascular disease. Among men women not using hormone replacement therapy (HRT), significantly related to categories [total cholesterol (TC) score for women: r=0.29 r=0.22, respectively; LDL respectively, all...
Persons of lower socioeconomic status have greater cardiovascular risk than those higher status. However, the mechanism through which affects disease (CVD) is uncertain. Virtually no data are available that examine prospective association between novel inflammatory and hemostatic CVD indicators, status, incident events.We assessed relationship 2 indicators (education income), traditional factors (high sensitivity C-reactive protein, soluble intercellular adhesion molecule-1, fibrinogen,...
To determine whether early life adversity (ELA) was predictive of inflammatory markers and to the consistency these associations across racial groups.We analyzed data from 177 African Americans 822 whites aged 35 86 years two preliminary subsamples Midlife in United States biomarker study. ELA measured via retrospective self-report. We used multivariate linear regression models examine between C-reactive protein, interleukin-6, fibrinogen, endothelial leukocyte adhesion molecule-1, soluble...
Background Perceived stress may increase risk for coronary heart disease ( CHD ) and death, but few studies have examined these relationships longitudinally. We sought to determine the association of perceived with incident all‐cause mortality. Methods Results Data were from a prospective study 24 443 participants without at baseline national Reasons Geographic And Racial Differences in Stroke REGARDS cohort. Outcomes expert‐adjudicated acute Over mean follow‐up 4.2 (maximum 6.9) years,...
Objectives Research about work-related stressors and cardiovascular disease (CVD) has produced mixed findings. Moreover, a paucity of data exists regarding the long-term associations between job strain insecurity CVD among women. Methods We used Cox proportional hazard models to examine relationship strain, insecurity, incident over 10 years follow-up 22,086 participants in Women’s Health Study (mean age 57±5 years). Results During there were 170 myocardial infarctions (MI), 163 ischemic...
Journal Article Psychosocial Stressors and Cigarette Smoking Among African American Adults in Midlife Get access Natalie Slopen, Sc.D., Sc.D. 1Center on the Developing Child, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA2Department of Society, Human Development, Health, School Public Boston, MA Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic PubMed Google Scholar Lauren M. Dutra, M.A., M.A. 2Department David R. Williams, Ph.D., M.P.H., M.P.H. MA3Department Studies, Mahasin S. Mujahid, Ph.D....
On behalf of the Association Black CardiologistsT he coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has unmasked longstanding racial and ethnic health-related disparities.As noted by Ta-Nehisi Coates in reference to inequities, "sociology, history, economics, graphs, charts, regressions all land with great violence on body," 1 effect COVID-19 body, especially bodies color, is too often fatal.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, American Heart Association created a new 2024 Impact Goal with health equity at its core, in recognition of increasing disparities our country and overwhelming evidence damaging effect structural racism on cardiovascular stroke health. Concurrent announcement was release an presidential advisory racism, recognizing as fundamental driver directing to advance antiracist strategies regarding science, business operations, leadership, quality improvement, advocacy....
Objectives We prospectively examined whether socioeconomic status (SES) predicts incident type II diabetes (diabetes), a cardiovascular risk equivalent and burgeoning public health epidemic among women. Methods Participants include 23,992 women with HbA1c levels <6% no CVD or at baseline followed from February 1993 to March 2007. SES was measured by education income while self-reported. Results Over 12.3 years of follow-up, 1,262 developed diabetes. In age race adjusted models, the relative...