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Feature | Ten Americas: Growing Disparities Creating Demographic Chasms

American College of Cardiology

For cardiologists, this evidence reinforces the need to address the social determinants of health as a clinical priority, reshaping care strategies to bridge these deadly divides. years (peaking at 86 years in 2019 before declining to 83.7 years in 2019 (vs. year drop in life expectancy between 2019 and 2021.

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Abstract WP269: Food Desert Residence as a Contributing Risk Factor for Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients

Stroke Journal

Methods:Deidentified administrative discharge data included all individuals admitted to SC hospitals between 2010 and 2019 with ICD-9/10 codes for ischemic stroke. This study aims to assess sociodemographic profile and stroke risk factors among individuals residing in FDs within the predominantly rural state of South Carolina (SC).Methods:Deidentified

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Championing Change: Celebrating Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) Women Faculty

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

Between 1901 and 2019, the Nobel Prizes were awarded to 21 women out of 615 scientists. Since 2019, women have accounted for (50.5%) of most US medical students. Her clinical practice focuses on preventive cardiology, lipidology, and women’s cardiovascular health.