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Study Finds Air Pollution Can Increase Cardiovascular Risk for Cancer Patients

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Getty Images milla1cf Wed, 06/19/2024 - 20:54 June 19, 2024 — Modern therapies have extended the lives of many cancer patients; however, survivors often live with chronic health conditions, including cardiovascular disease. The paper also highlights how air pollution contributes to health disparities worldwide.

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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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LGBTQ+ cardiovascular health equity: a brief review

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Data shows that social drivers of health (SDOH), including economic stability, racial/cultural identity, and community, have a significant impact on cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.

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Social Determinants of Cardiovascular Health in Asian Americans: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

The Asian American population is the fastest-growing racial group in the United States but remains persistently underrepresented in health research.

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American Heart Association Announces New 2024-2025 National Volunteer Leaders

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He completed his postgraduate training in cardiovascular disease and nuclear cardiology at Emory School of Medicine and is board certified in internal medicine and cardiovascular disease. in Pittsburgh.

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Improving Cardiovascular Health Through the Consideration of Social Factors in Genetics and Genomics Research: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print. Cardiovascular health (CVH) is affected by genetic, social, and genomic factors across the life course, yet little research has focused on the interrelationships among them.

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Can AI-enhanced heart screening address health disparities?

Medical Xpress - ECG

Clinicians and researchers around the world are combining artificial intelligence, known as AI, with health care to help identify patients at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke and heart failure.