Diabetes and Health Disparities - Cardiovascular Update

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

DAIC

JULY 10, 2024

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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Current Status and Principles for the Treatment and Prevention of Diabetic Foot Ulcers in the Cardiovascular Patient Population: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Despite the known higher risk of cardiovascular disease in individuals with type 2 diabetes, the pathophysiology and optimal management of diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs), a leading complication associated with diabetes, is complex and continues to evolve.

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3 Powerful Strategies: Combatting Cardiometabolic Risk Factors for Black Americans

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Black History Month is a poignant backdrop to the alarming rise in obesity and type 2 diabetes, particularly among those of marginalized populations. Two major risk factors for CVD are hypertension and diabetes, which also place a heavier burden on minority groups. and the interplay of these various factors.

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Evaluating the Reliability and Robustness of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities in Cardiometabolic Disease in NHANES, NHIS, and BRFSS (2015–2021)

Journal of the American Heart Association

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Here, we compare prevalence estimates and disparities in cardiometabolic diseases across 5 aggregated racial and ethnic groups.MethodsWe examined the age and fullyadjusted prevalence of cardiovascular disease and diabetes among nonHispanic White, nonHispanic Black, Hispanic, nonHispanic Asian, and Other race respondents aged 30 years or older.

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

DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

Risk factors for PAD include smoking; having Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease, atherosclerosis in other parts of the body (such as coronary artery disease); and being age 75 years or older. and Global Data From the American Heart Association.

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

DAIC

AUGUST 21, 2024

The analysis also found smoking, Type 2 diabetes status, kidney damage, previous heart attack and high blood pressure are major modifiable determinants of developing heart failure over five to 10 years among American Indian adults. and a researcher at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health in New York City.

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Abstract 061: Identification of Proteins Predictive of Post?Thrombectomy Outcome Based on an Appalachian vs. Non?Appalachian Cohort

Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

IntroductionThe Appalachia region of North America is known to have significant health disparities, specifically, worse risk factors and outcomes for stroke. Stroke: Vascular and Interventional Neurology, Volume 3, Issue S2 , November 1, 2023.

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National Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Fatima Rodriguez

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Cardiometabolic Health Congress faculty member, Fátima Rodriguez, MD, MPH, has committed much of her clinical and research efforts to reducing health disparities in Hispanic-American communities. with Hispanic heritage.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress Becomes First Organization to Offer Certification in Cardiometabolic Health

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The course and certification are appropriate for providers at any stage of clinical experience including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, pharmacists, diabetologists and dietitians looking to take a deeper dive into cardiometabolic health.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) Announces Keynote Speaker for its 18th Annual Conference

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

AUGUST 2, 2023

Enrique Caballero, MD , will deliver the keynote speech, Screening for Social Determinants of Cardiometabolic Health and Practice Implications. Dr. Caballero is an endocrinologist, clinical investigator, and faculty director of International Innovation and Diabetes Education at Harvard Medical School.

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Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Ischemic Stroke Severity in the National Inpatient Sample Between 2018 and 2021

Stroke Journal

MARCH 18, 2025

These results are concerning for an underappreciated health disparity in acute ischemic stroke.

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

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

We sought to determine whether genetic predisposition to diabetes is associated with higher risk of stroke in a Native Hawaiian population.Methods:We conducted a genetic association case/control study using data from Native Hawaiians enrolled in the Population Architecture using Genomics and Epidemiology (PAGE) study. 2.05; p=0.04).Conclusions:Among

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

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

MARCH 8, 2024

She researches strategies to treat diabetes mellitus and reduce the risk of cardiovascular, renal, and other diabetes-related complications. Peters, MD: Professor at the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California and the Director of the USC Clinical Diabetes Programs.

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

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Acute stroke patients residing within a FD were significantly more likely to be younger (age <65), of black race, and without health insurance (all p< 0001). Limitations in access to high quality food and suboptimal nutrition may be a contributing risk factor.

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

Current Status and Principles for the Treatment and Prevention of Diabetic Foot Ulcers in the Cardiovascular Patient Population: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

3 Powerful Strategies: Combatting Cardiometabolic Risk Factors for Black Americans

Webinars

Evaluating the Reliability and Robustness of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities in Cardiometabolic Disease in NHANES, NHIS, and BRFSS (2015–2021)

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

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

Abstract 061: Identification of Proteins Predictive of Post?Thrombectomy Outcome Based on an Appalachian vs. Non?Appalachian Cohort

National Hispanic Heritage Month 2023 Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Fatima Rodriguez

Cardiometabolic Health Congress Becomes First Organization to Offer Certification in Cardiometabolic Health

Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) Announces Keynote Speaker for its 18th Annual Conference

Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Ischemic Stroke Severity in the National Inpatient Sample Between 2018 and 2021

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

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

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

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