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Research Interests
Dr. Perak is committed to preventing cardiovascular diseases (e.g., heart attack) by promoting optimal health from the beginning of life. Her research centers on defining and intervening at the origins of cardiometabolic function. Specific areas of focus include molecular mechanisms of cardiovascular health development (e.g., microbiome), maternal-fetal cardiometabolic health, and behavioral intervention. Her clinical and teaching interests are in preventive cardiology and noninvasive cardiac imaging.
Certifications and Licenses
Pediatric Cardiology | |
Pediatrics |
Training Experience
2012 | Residency, Boston Children's Hospital |
2015 | Fellowship, Boston Children's Hospital |
2016 | Fellowship, Northwestern University, McGaw Medical Center (Lurie Children's Hospital) |
Education/Academic qualification
MS, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
… → 2018
MD, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
… → 2009
Research interests
- Blood Pressure
- Cardiovascular Diseases
- Cardiovascular Imaging
- Cholesterol
- Clinical Research
- Diet and Behavioral Medicine
- Maternal/Fetal Nutrition and Metabolism
- Nutrition and Cardiovascular epidemiology
- Pediatric Cardiology
- Preventive Medicine
- Weight Management and Obesity
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Research Output
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Associations of gestational cardiovascular health with pregnancy outcomes: the Hyperglycemia and Adverse Pregnancy Outcome study
Hyperglycemia and Adverse Pregnancy Outcome (HAPO) Study Cooperative Research Group, 2020, (Accepted/In press) In: American journal of obstetrics and gynecology.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
1 Scopus citations -
Cardiorespiratory Fitness in Youth: An Important Marker of Health: A Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association
Raghuveer, G., Hartz, J., Lubans, D. R., Takken, T., Wiltz, J. L., Mietus-Snyder, M., Perak, A. M., Baker-Smith, C., Pietris, N. & Edwards, N. M., Aug 18 2020, In: Circulation. p. E101-E118Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Scopus citations -
Cardiovascular Health Among Pregnant Women, Aged 20 to 44 Years, in the United States
Perak, A. M., Ning, H., Khan, S. S., Van Horn, L. V., Grobman, W. A. & Lloyd-Jones, D. M., Feb 18 2020, In: Journal of the American Heart Association. 9, 4, e015123.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access4 Scopus citations -
Editorial commentary: Lessons learned and unanswered questions about weight changes throughout the life course and cardiovascular disease
Perak, A. M. & Khan, S. S., Jan 2020, In: Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine. 30, 1, p. 46-47 2 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Editorial › peer-review
1 Scopus citations -
Heart disease and stroke statistics—2020 update: A report from the American Heart Association
Virani, S. S., Alonso, A., Benjamin, E. J., Bittencourt, M. S., Callaway, C. W., Carson, A. P., Chamberlain, A. M., Chang, A. R., Cheng, S., Delling, F. N., Djousse, L., Elkind, M. S. V., Ferguson, J. F., Fornage, M., Khan, S. S., Kissela, B. M., Knutson, K. L., Kwan, T. W., Lackland, D. T., Lewis, T. T. & 23 others, , Mar 3 2020, In: Circulation. p. E139-E596Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
Open Access467 Scopus citations