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Proposed Risk Factor Tool Finds Heart Failure Rates are Higher Among American Indian Adults

DAIC

Type 2 diabetes was associated with a 74% increased risk of developing heart failure within 10 years; and High blood pressure increased the risk of developing heart failure at 10 years by 43%. For this analysis, follow-up ceased at the end of 2019. Participants’ baseline visit was conducted between July 1989 and January 1992.

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

Stroke Journal

Background:Research suggests that residing in a food desert (FD) area may negatively impact health by increasing cardiovascular risk factors. 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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Abstract WP267: Paradoxical Stroke-Related Mortality Risk Among Asian Americans

Stroke Journal

Introduction:While stroke-related health disparities among certain racial/ethnic groups in the US are well-documented, less is known about outcomes for Asian Americans. However, for stroke-related mortality, non-Hispanic Asians showed a higher risk (HR=2.60, 95% CI: 1.15-5.92)

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Abstract TP315: Heterogeneity in Stroke Prevalence Among Asian American Subgroups in California

Stroke Journal

Introduction:While Asian populations appear healthier than non-Hispanic Whites overall, recent studies have highlighted significant health disparities within Asian subgroups in the US. However, most US health databases aggregate Asians into broader categories, limiting understanding of subgroup-specific risks.

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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. Yet, women make up just one-third of math and science master’s and doctorate program graduates.