Cardiology

bp control

Racial Disparities in Treatment Account for 20 Percent of Differences in BP Control

Study: Treatment intensification inequities cause 20% of racial disparities in BP control. Read full analysis on equitable care strategies.
stroke

Black Stroke Survivors Less Likely to Get Treated for Complications

Black stroke survivors face significant treatment disparities for post-stroke complications. Read full analysis to address these healthcare inequities.
dementia

ASA: Racial Differences Seen in Treatment of Common Poststroke Sequelae at 14 days

Black patients less likely to receive poststroke sequelae treatment than Whites. Addressing this disparity could improve outcomes. Read more.
cholesterol

Deadly Form of High Cholesterol Can Catch Black Americans by Surprise, 1 in every 250 People

Familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is underdiagnosed in Black Americans, leading to increased heart disease risk. Advocate for early screening. Read full analysis to explore treatment disparities and solutions.
racism

Black-White Disparities Persist for Cardiovascular Mortality, rom 1999 to 2019

Cardiovascular mortality disparities persist; Black adults face higher rates. Addressing societal drivers is crucial. Explore actionable steps in full study.
geriatric

More Geriatric Phenotype for Black Patients Hospitalized With AMI

Black AMI patients show more geriatric impairments. Addressing posthospital care needs could improve outcomes. Read full study insights.
Alzheimer's disease

Subclinical Atherosclerosis More Likely Among Young Black Adults, mean average of 38 years

Young Black adults face higher subclinical atherosclerosis risk than Hispanics, despite similar CV risk factors. Address disparities and enhance screening.
heart disease

Racial, Disparities Seen in Management of NSTEMI

Disparities in NSTEMI care: Blacks, Hispanics receive fewer interventions. Addressing equity in cardiac care remains crucial. Explore full study implications.
heart failure

Rural Residence Tied to Higher Risk for Heart Failure for Women age 54 years, Black Men

Rural living increases heart failure risk in Black men, women (54+). Highlights need for targeted prevention efforts. Explore prevention strategies further.
life expectancy

Race, Not Linked to Timely Treatment of Peripartum HTN

Timely treatment of peripartum hypertension is equal across races, though Black women face higher incidence. Read more on equitable care.
atherosclerosis

Subclinical Atherosclerosis More Likely Among Young Black Adults

Young Black adults face higher subclinical atherosclerosis risk than Hispanics, even after adjusting for lifestyle factors. Read full analysis.
cardiovascular disease

35 % of Black Patients More Likely to Get Riskier Heart Surgeries

Black patients face 35% lower odds for minimally invasive heart surgeries, highlighting disparities in access to quality care. Prioritize equitable surgical options.
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