2024, Health Disparities and Strokes

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

DAIC

MAY 1, 2024

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.

Interventional Cardiology

Interventional Cardiology Aortic valve TAVR Peripheral Arterial Disease

Addressing Structural Racism Through Public Policy Advocacy: A Policy Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

JANUARY 16, 2024

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the American Heart Association created a new 2024 Impact Goal with health equity at its core, in recognition of the increasing health disparities in our country and the overwhelming evidence of the damaging effect of structural racism on cardiovascular and stroke health.

Health Disparities

Health Disparities COVID-19 Circulation Strokes

AHA Paper Addresses Disparities in Cardiovascular Health of Asian Americans

DAIC

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

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.

Health Disparities

Health Disparities Research Nursing Heart Disease

Adverse Social Determinants of Health Linked to Treatment-resistant Hypertension in Black Americans

DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Thu, 05/16/2024 - 15:37 May 16, 2024 — People were more likely to develop a type of treatment-resistant hypertension when they experienced adverse effects of economic and social conditions that influence individual and group differences in health status, known as social determinants of health.

Hypertension

Hypertension Blood Pressure Health Disparities Heart attacks

Abstract TP55: A Statewide Quality Improvement Project: Identifying Disparities in Dysphagia Screening for Stroke Patients

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP55-ATP55, February 1, 2024. Objectives:One of the principal cornerstones of the Minnesota Department of Health’s Stroke Program is quality improvement. Education was successfully disseminated to 136 hospitals across the Minnesota Stroke System with over 450 views on YouTube.

Stroke

Stroke Strokes Health Disparities Best Practices

Abstract WMP99: A Novel Network Analysis of County- and Individual-Level Factors Associated With Functional Outcomes After Stroke

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP99-AWMP99, February 1, 2024. Patients diagnosed with stroke (ischemic, subarachnoid, or intracerebral hemorrhage) were included. Network structure and node centrality were compared between mRS groups using bootstrap permutation analyses.

Stroke

Stroke Strokes Outcomes Health Disparities

Abstract WMP60: Comparison of Demographic and Clinical Characteristics and the CDC Social Vulnerability Index Among Medicare Beneficiaries Hospitalized With Acute Ischemic Stroke, April 2020 - December 2021

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP60-AWMP60, February 1, 2024. Introduction:Extensive evidence shows that social inequities create health disparities. vs 4.3%), had more severe stroke at admission per National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score (9.4%

Medicare

Medicare COVID-19 Hospital Stroke

American Heart Association New Policy Statement: Addressing Structural Racism Central to Reducing U.S. Cardiovascular Disease Disparities

DAIC

JANUARY 18, 2024

The American Heart Association has issued a new Policy Statement focused on the need to address structural racism as a central component to reducing cardiovascular disparities across the United States. The statement issued Jan. 16 by the American Heart Association is offered in its entirety below. The statement was published Jan.

Cardiovascular Disease

Cardiovascular Disease Health Disparities Education Public Health

New Guidelines on Peripheral Artery Disease Issued by American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Leading Medical Societies

DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

A new joint guideline from the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and nine other medical societies reports early diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease is essential to improve outcomes and reduce amputation risk, heart attack, stroke and death for people with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).

Peripheral Arterial Disease

Peripheral Arterial Disease Exercise Quality of Life Ischemia

American Stroke Association to Honor 11 Leading Scientists at International Stroke Conference ISC 2024

DAIC

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

During the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2024, ISC24, eleven scientists leading the way in stroke research will be recognized for their exceptional professional achievements. Sacco Outstanding Stroke Research Mentor Award, which honors Ralph L. 7-9 in Phoenix, AZ. Sacco, M.D.,

Stroke

Stroke Strokes Research Health Disparities

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

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP269-AWP269, February 1, 2024. Background:Research suggests that residing in a food desert (FD) area may negatively impact health by increasing cardiovascular risk factors. were classified as residing within a USDA defined FD.

Risk Factors

Risk Factors Stroke Strokes Health Disparities

Abstract TP248: Genetic Predisposition to Diabetes and Risk of Stroke in Native Hawaiians

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP248-ATP248, February 1, 2024. Background:Diabetes is a highly heritable stroke risk factor with numerous known genetic risk variants. Stroke cases were ascertained by baseline questionnaires and matched by age and sex in a 1:10 ratio. 2.05; p=0.04).Conclusions:Among

Genetic predisposition

Genetic predisposition Diabetes Stroke Strokes

Abstract HUP2: Brain Health Outcomes in Sexual and Gender Minority Groups

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AHUP2-AHUP2, February 1, 2024. Background:There is mounting evidence that sexual and gender minority (SGM) groups experience health disparities, but research on brain health status of this underrepresented group is limited. non-binary) and transgender.

Health Disparities

Health Disparities Outcomes Dementia Research

Abstract 71: Brain Health Outcomes in Sexual and Gender Minority Groups

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page A71-A71, February 1, 2024. Background:There is mounting evidence that sexual and gender minority (SGM) groups experience health disparities, but research on brain health status of this underrepresented group is limited. non-binary) and transgender.

Health Disparities

Health Disparities Outcomes Dementia Research

Cardiovascular Update

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

Addressing Structural Racism Through Public Policy Advocacy: A Policy Statement From the American Heart Association

AHA Paper Addresses Disparities in Cardiovascular Health of Asian Americans

Adverse Social Determinants of Health Linked to Treatment-resistant Hypertension in Black Americans

Abstract TP55: A Statewide Quality Improvement Project: Identifying Disparities in Dysphagia Screening for Stroke Patients

Abstract WMP99: A Novel Network Analysis of County- and Individual-Level Factors Associated With Functional Outcomes After Stroke

Abstract WMP60: Comparison of Demographic and Clinical Characteristics and the CDC Social Vulnerability Index Among Medicare Beneficiaries Hospitalized With Acute Ischemic Stroke, April 2020 - December 2021

American Heart Association New Policy Statement: Addressing Structural Racism Central to Reducing U.S. Cardiovascular Disease Disparities

New Guidelines on Peripheral Artery Disease Issued by American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Leading Medical Societies

American Stroke Association to Honor 11 Leading Scientists at International Stroke Conference ISC 2024

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

Abstract TP248: Genetic Predisposition to Diabetes and Risk of Stroke in Native Hawaiians

Abstract HUP2: Brain Health Outcomes in Sexual and Gender Minority Groups

Abstract 71: Brain Health Outcomes in Sexual and Gender Minority Groups

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