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Groundbreaking Data in Interventional Cardiology to be Featured at Society for Cardiovascular Angiology and Interventions SCAI 2024 Scientific Sessions

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The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) kicks off its SCAI Scientific Sessions 2024 this week, May 2-4 in Long Beach, CA, bringing together more than 1,800 clinicians, scientists, researchers, and innovators in the field of interventional cardiology and endovascular medicine. Sinai Hospital (New York, NY). “At

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Core Components of Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs: 2024 Update: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association and the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation

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In addition, in recognition that high-quality cardiac rehabilitation programs regularly monitor their processes and outcomes and engage in an ongoing process of quality improvement, we introduce a new core component of program quality.

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Novel cardiovascular therapeutics and the risk of financial toxicity

Nature Reviews - Cardiology

Nature Reviews Cardiology, Published online: 14 March 2024; doi:10.1038/s41569-024-01010-4 Novel cardiovascular therapeutics have the potential to improve health outcomes, but financial toxicity from high out-of-pocket costs can limit the reach of these medications and worsen existing health disparities.

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JACC Report Card Highlights Inequities in CV Care, Death Rates

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We are reminded of the stark reality that Black Americans continue to face significant disparities in cardiovascular outcomes,” Mieres said. Social determinants of health have a detrimental impact in creating barriers that prevent the most vulnerable Americans from receiving the cardiovascular care they need.

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AHA Paper Addresses Disparities in Cardiovascular Health of Asian Americans

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tim.hodson Tue, 09/17/2024 - 12:34 Sept. Previous studies have found that Asian Americans are less willing to participate in health research compared to other racial/ethnic groups. To access the entire AHA/ACC Scientific Statement please visit Key Data Elements and Definitions of Social Determinants of Health in Cardiology (Aug.

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Study Calls for Targeted Strategies for Managing Diabetic Cardiomyopathy Across Racial, Ethnic Groups

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Findings from an observational analysis of ARISE-HF trial participants, newly-published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, JACC, shed light on the racial and ethnic disparities in diabetic cardiomyopathy (DbCM), which researchers note may have the potential to inform clinical practice, interventions, and policies.

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Abstract 4126895: Bridging the Gap in San Joaquin Valley LGBTQ+ Cardiovascular Disease and Mental Health Disparities

Circulation

Circulation, Volume 150, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A4126895-A4126895, November 12, 2024. Homophobia affects the mental health of the growing San Joaquin Valley (SJV) LGBTQ+ community leading to psychological distress and mental health concerns which can further lead to High Blood Pressure (HBP) and cardiovascular disease (CVD).