Cardiology

  • Cardiology
OP-ED: It's Time to Elevate Hypertension Management to the Critical Status It Deserves
  • Tochukwu Okwuosa, MD
  • 02/25/2025

OP-ED: It’s Time to Elevate Hypertension Management to the Critical Status It Deserves

Elevate hypertension care for Black patients to address disparities. Prioritize culturally competent strategies for impactful cardiovascular outcomes. Read more for implementation insights.
  • Cardiology
Heart Health for Black Women: Key Insights from an Expert Panel Series
  • Taylyn Washington-Harmon
  • 02/10/2025

Heart Health for Black Women: Key Insights from an Expert Panel Series

Address cardiovascular disparities for Black women by emphasizing early screening, lifestyle changes, and culturally competent care. Read more for actionable strategies.
  • Cardiology
How to Act Now for Medicare Coverage of Obesity Medications: Call for Public Comment
  • Taylyn Washington-Harmon
  • 01/23/2025

How to Act Now for Medicare Coverage of Obesity Medications: Call for Public Comment

Medicare obesity drug coverage could enhance health equity. Act now: submit comments to CMS by January 27th. Read more.
  • Cardiology
Race/Gender Microaggressions Linked to Postpartum BP Rise
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 01/10/2025

Race/Gender Microaggressions Linked to Postpartum BP Rise

Microaggressions elevate postpartum blood pressure in women of color, intensifying in areas with high structural racism. Explore implications for patient care.
  • Cardiology
Higher Heart Rate May Encourage A-fib in Black Patients
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 12/20/2024

Higher Heart Rate May Encourage A-fib in Black Patients

Higher heart rates elevate A-fib risk in Black patients. Understanding this disparity could enhance tailored prevention strategies. Explore further insights.
  • Cardiology
How Blood Pressure Affects Seniors' Cognitive Health
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 12/18/2024

How Blood Pressure Affects Seniors’ Cognitive Health

Study links blood pressure fluctuations to cognitive decline. Black seniors face greater variation, impacting brain health. Read full analysis for implications.
  • Cardiology
This Test Could Predict Preeclampsia in Pregnancy
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 12/08/2024

This Test Could Predict Preeclampsia in Pregnancy

New algorithm predicts preeclampsia risk, outperforming standard methods. Enhances aspirin use, benefiting Black women disproportionately affected. Read full analysis for clinical integration insights.
  • Cardiology
Yes, Pacemakers Can Be Refurbished for Other Patients
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 12/06/2024

Yes, Pacemakers Can Be Refurbished for Other Patients

Refurbished pacemakers show comparable safety, function to new ones; crucial for low-income countries lacking affordable devices. Explore global impact.
  • Cardiology
Men More Susceptible to Cognitive Decline With Heart Trouble
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 12/05/2024

Men More Susceptible to Cognitive Decline With Heart Trouble

Men face earlier cognitive decline from heart risks than women. Address heart health aggressively before age 55. Read more.
  • Cardiology
Black Patients More Likely to Die After Bypass Surgeries
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 11/01/2024

Black Patients More Likely to Die After Bypass Surgeries

Black patients face 22% higher mortality post-bypass. Urgent policy action needed to address racial disparities. Explore full findings.
  • Cardiology
COVID-19 Vaccination Actually Reduces Risk or Most Cardiovascular Events
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 10/16/2024

COVID-19 Vaccination Actually Reduces Myocarditis Risk

COVID-19 vaccination lowers cardiovascular risks but slightly raises myocarditis/pericarditis risk. Crucial for Black patients' protection. Read more.
  • Cardiology
The Link Between Body Roundness Index and Cardiovascular Disease Risk
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 10/01/2024

The Link Between Body Roundness Index and Cardiovascular Disease Risk

Higher Body Roundness Index trajectory increases cardiovascular disease risk. Explore implications for Black patients' risk assessment. Read the full analysis.
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