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Rebecca Lumsden

Assistant Professor of Medicine
Medicine, Hospital Medicine
2301 Erwin Rd, Durham, NC 27705

Current Appointments & Affiliations


Assistant Professor of Medicine · 2024 - Present Medicine, Hospital Medicine, Medicine
Assistant Research Professor of Global Health · 2024 - Present Duke Global Health Institute, University Institutes and Centers

Recent Publications


Global Disparities in Outcomes of Pregnant Individuals With Rheumatic Heart Disease: A Scoping Review.

Journal Article JACC Adv · December 2024 BACKGROUND: Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) remains as 1 of the major contributors to indirect pregnancy-related mortality and morbidity worldwide and disproportionately affects marginalized populations. OBJECTIVES: In this scoping review, the authors sought ... Full text Link to item Cite

Longitudinal Management of Cardiovascular Risk Factors Among Postpartum Women.

Journal Article J Womens Health (Larchmt) · July 2024 Background: Pregnancy-related cardiovascular (CV) conditions, including hypertensive disorders of pregnancy (HDP) and gestational diabetes (GDM), are associated with increased long-term CV risk. Methods: This retrospective cohort study defined the prevalen ... Full text Link to item Cite

Strategies for enhancing the representation of women in clinical trials: an evidence map.

Journal Article Syst Rev · January 2, 2024 BACKGROUND: Equitable sex- and gender-based representation in clinical trials is an essential step to ensuring evidence-based care for women. While multi-institutional actions have led to significant improvements in the inclusion of women in trials, inequi ... Full text Link to item Cite
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Education, Training & Certifications


University of Massachusetts, Medical School · 2011 M.D.