Anna Stanhewicz, Phd

This study tests whether taking low-dose aspirin after pregnancy can repair blood vessel damage in women who had preeclampsia. Preeclampsia increases the risk of heart disease later in life, even in otherwise healthy women. Researchers will measure blood vessel function in 40 wom…

This study looks at why women who had gestational diabetes (diabetes during pregnancy) are at higher risk for heart disease later. Researchers want to see if a chemical called endothelin-1 causes small blood vessels to work poorly, and whether physical activity or sitting too muc…

This study looks at how a history of gestational diabetes (GDM) may affect blood flow and blood vessel function in the brain after pregnancy. Researchers will compare women who had GDM with those who had a healthy pregnancy. They will use ultrasound to measure brain blood flow an…

This study looks at why women who had preeclampsia during pregnancy are more likely to develop heart disease later in life. Researchers will test how a specific receptor in blood vessels affects function after a high-salt diet. Forty women (some with past preeclampsia, some witho…

This study looks at how vaping (using e-cigarettes) affects blood vessel health in young adults aged 18-24. Researchers will compare chronic vapers to non-users, measuring blood vessel function through a small skin test and blood samples. The goal is to understand if vaping harms…