Cardiology

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Medicare to Cover Wegovy When Patients Also Have Heart Disease
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 03/22/2024

Medicare to Cover Wegovy in Patients With Heart Disease

Medicare now covers Wegovy for heart disease patients, improving access to cardiovascular benefits. Read the full analysis for implications.
  • Cardiology
Drugs like Wegovy and Jardiance Prescribing Lower for Minority Patients
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 03/21/2024

Drugs like Wegovy and Jardiance Prescribing Lower for Minority Patients

Minority patients receive fewer prescriptions for SGLT2i and GLP1-RA drugs. Read full analysis to explore intervention strategies.
  • Cardiology
New Study Links Racism to Strokes in Black Women
  • Tonya Russell
  • 03/04/2024

New Study Links Racism to Strokes in Black Women

Racism significantly elevates stroke risk in Black women. Addressing social determinants of health is crucial for reducing disparities. Read more.
  • Cardiology
Daily Marijuana Use Greatly Raises Odds for Heart Attack and Stroke
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 02/29/2024

Daily Marijuana Use Greatly Raises Odds for Heart Attack and Stroke

Daily marijuana use increases heart attack and stroke risk, especially in Black and Native American populations. Assess cannabis use in practice.
  • Cardiology
Racial Bias in Pulse Oximetry Measures May Impact Treatment for Black Patients
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 02/28/2024

Racial Bias in Pulse Oximetry Measures May Impact Treatment for Black Patients

Racial bias in pulse oximetry may misestimate cardiac output, impacting heart failure treatment in Black patients. Read more on implications.
  • Cardiology
This Medical Device Could Worsen Heart Failure in Black Patients
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 02/26/2024

This Medical Device Could Worsen Heart Failure in Black Patients

Inaccurate pulse oximeter readings worsen heart failure care for Black patients. Consider direct saturation measurements. Read full analysis for implications.
  • Cardiology
Hypertension, Diabetes in Pregnancy Tied to Offspring's Later Heart Health, maternal immunization schedule
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 02/21/2024

Hypertension, Diabetes in Pregnancy Tied to Offspring’s Later Heart Health

Hypertension, gestational diabetes in pregnancy linked to offspring's poorer cardiovascular health, highlighting disparities among Black women. Explore implications for early interventions.
  • Cardiology
Do Your Patients Know Their Heart Health Numbers?
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 02/14/2024

Do Your Patients Know Their Heart Health Numbers? Less Than 20 Percent Do

Only 15% know their blood sugar level. Prioritize preventative care to reduce heart disease risk in Black communities. Read full analysis.
  • Cardiology
Can Salt Substitutes Reduce Hypertension Among Black Seniors?
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 02/13/2024

Can This Salt Substitute Reduce Hypertension Among Black Seniors?

Potassium-enriched salt substitute reduces hypertension incidence in Black seniors without hypotension risk. Explore implications for hypertension management.
  • Cardiology
Sleep Apnea Linked to Heart Failure in Cancer Patients
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 02/12/2024

Sleep Apnea Linked to Heart Failure in Cancer Patients

Sleep apnea elevates heart failure risk in cancer patients. Black patients face higher prevalence. Integrate apnea assessment in cancer care. Read more.
  • Cardiology
depression and heart failure, prostate cancer screening
  • BlackDoctor Pro Editors
  • 01/22/2024

What Doctors Should Know About Depression and Heart Failure

Depression options for heart failure patients: antidepressants or behavioral activation. Both reduce symptoms by 50%. Explore therapy's benefits.
  • Cardiology
  • ashantai hathaway
  • 08/10/2023

E-cigarettes may be less Harmful than Traditional Cigarettes, but Black Population Less Likely to Use

E-cigarettes may reduce harm vs. traditional smoking, but Black communities less likely to use, exacerbating health disparities. Explore implications.
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