Cardiometabolic Health Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Researchers emphasize that health disparities are better explained by the social constructs of race and ethnicity than genetic differences and are attributed to a complex web of social factors. Moreover, it hits some groups harder than others; 45% of Black adults have CVD as opposed to 37% of White adults.

Risk Factors 106

Risk Factors Health Disparities Education CME 106

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 5, 2024

LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other gender and sexual minority) patients face a variety of unique health risk factors and bear a disproportionate burden of CVD compared to cis-gender, heterosexual peers. There is a paucity of research assessing the etiologies of CVD health disparities within the LGBTQ+ community.

Health Disparities 64

Health Disparities Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors Research 64

Nature Reviews - Cardiology

MARCH 13, 2024

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.

Health Disparities 75

Health Disparities Cardiovascular Disease Outcomes 75

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 78

Health Disparities COVID-19 Circulation Strokes 78

NEJM Journal Watch - Cardiology

JUNE 7, 2024

This update of the 2016 guideline includes new options for medical therapies and a focus on health disparities.

Peripheral Arterial Disease 53

Peripheral Arterial Disease Health Disparities 53

American College of Cardiology

AUGUST 26, 2024

New 2024 ACC/AHA Key Data Elements and Definitions for Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in Cardiology aim to provide clarity around SDOH definitions with the goal of optimizing clinical care and research addressing health disparities.

Health Disparities 40

Health Disparities Research Article 40

Circulation

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

High-quality program performance will be essential to improve widely documented low enrollment and adherence rates and reduce health disparities in cardiac rehabilitation access.

Cardiac Rehabilitation 77

Cardiac Rehabilitation Pulmonary Health Disparities Cardiovascular Disease 77

HeartRhythm

AUGUST 31, 2024

Approximately 45% of participants represent racial and ethnic minorities, contributing crucial data to understanding health disparities. With over 790,000 participants enrolled, of which 543,000 have completed initial program steps, the NIH has fostered a diverse and expansive cohort.

Health Disparities 40

Health Disparities Research 40

Medical Xpress - Cardiology

JANUARY 16, 2024

The existence of structural racism creates a barrier to equitable access to health care and as a result is a fundamental driver of health disparities in the U.S., concluded a 2020 American Heart Association Presidential Advisory.

Health Disparities 45

Health Disparities Cardiovascular Disease 45

HeartRhythm

APRIL 30, 2024

Patients with atrial fibrillation/flutter (AF) and indication for oral anticoagulants (OAC) often do not receive them with literature attributing racial, ethnic, gender, and age-related health inequities to OAC nonuse. Additionally, other risks from OAC, perceived and real, may limit their use.

Atrial Fibrillation 40

Atrial Fibrillation Health Disparities Strokes Stroke 40

Circulation

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Critical research gaps for the Asian American population are given, along with recommendations for strategic approaches to investigate social determinants of health and intervene to reduce health disparities in these communities.

Health Disparities 75

Health Disparities Cardiovascular Disease Research Outcomes 75

DAIC

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Previous studies have found that Asian Americans are less willing to participate in health research compared to other racial/ethnic groups. Asian Americans remain persistently underrepresented as participants in medical research.

Health Disparities 97

Health Disparities Research Nursing Heart Disease 97

Science Daily - Stroke

JULY 13, 2023

The results of the study show that expanding home monitoring has the potential to address pervasive health disparities facing racial and ethnic minorities and rural residents because it would reduce cardiovascular events among US adults.

Blood Pressure 40

Blood Pressure Health Disparities Cardiovascular Disease Hypertension 40

Circulation

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The goals of this scientific statement are to provide salient background information on the complex pathogenesis and current management of DFUs in cardiovascular patients, to guide therapeutic and preventive strategies and future research directions, and to inform public policy makers on health disparities and other barriers to improving and advancing (..)

Diabetes 76

Diabetes Peripheral Arterial Disease Health Disparities Cardiovascular Disease 76

DAIC

JUNE 18, 2024

“Bringing an equity lens to the redesign of CV health by addressing the social determinants of health and the systemic barriers that contribute to structural racism are critical for solving for cardiovascular health disparities and ensuring equity of care.”

Health Disparities 111

Health Disparities Cardiovascular Disease Research Outcomes 111

DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

The NINDS Office of Global Health and Health Disparities is developing strategies to advance health equity at the institute. In August 2023, a supplement of 10 manuscripts were published, including recommendations for addressing SDOH(link is external).

Hypertension 105

Hypertension Blood Pressure Health Disparities Heart Attack 105

DAIC

JULY 9, 2024

She is executive director of the Katz Institute for Women’s Health , the Partners Council Professor of Women’s Health and Professor of Cardiology at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell in Queens, New York.

Innovation 111

Innovation Health Disparities Cardiovascular Disease Medicaid 111

Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

APRIL 23, 2024

Specifically, additional studies are essential to fully characterize pathogenic genetic variants, identify population-specific risk factors, and address health disparities to enhance the detection, prevention, and management of arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in these demographic groups.

Sudden Cardiac Death 40

Sudden Cardiac Death Arrhythmia Health Disparities Risk Factors 40

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This lack of diversity may exacerbate health disparities by not adequately addressing the unique clinical characteristics and responses to therapy.

Heart Failure 40

Heart Failure Health Disparities Risk Factors Research 40

DAIC

JANUARY 18, 2024

The existence of structural racism creates a barrier to equitable access to health care and as a result is a fundamental driver of health disparities in the U.S., Generational socioeconomic adversity, especially among diverse racial and ethnic groups in the U.S., is tied to structural discrimination. - The statement issued Jan.

Cardiovascular Disease 109

Cardiovascular Disease Health Disparities Education Public Health 109

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.

Health Disparities 40

Health Disparities Outcomes Biomarkers Strokes 40

DAIC

JULY 10, 2024

Despite potential limitations posed by stratifying by race vs. geography, Lopez and colleagues say their "findings have the potential to inform clinical practice, interventions, and policies aimed at reducing disparities in DbCM outcomes and improving the overall care of individuals with diabetes mellitus."

Cardiomyopathy 113

Cardiomyopathy Diabetes Health Disparities Exercise 113

Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Achieving optimal cardiovascular health in rural populations can be challenging for several reasons including decreased access to care with limited availability of imaging modalities, specialist physicians, and other important health care team members.

Health Disparities 40

Health Disparities Innovation Cardiovascular Imaging Technology 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Introduction:Extensive evidence shows that social inequities create health disparities. Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP60-AWMP60, February 1, 2024. Methods:We analyzed data on Medicare fee-for-service beneficiaries aged ≥65 years hospitalized with AIS from April 1, 2020, to December 31, 2021.

Medicare 40

Medicare COVID-19 Hospital Strokes 40

DAIC

JANUARY 29, 2024

She further explained, “While this difference is likely multi-factorial, previous investigations have suggested genetic variability, socioeconomic factors, and health disparities in access to high-volume, subspecialized care. fold odds increase of VTE in patients with lung cancer specifically.

Cancer 116

Cancer Pulmonary Research Blood Clot 116

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.

Health Disparities 52

Health Disparities Obesity Heart Disease Cardiovascular Disease 52

Hypertension Journal

OCTOBER 6, 2023

In addition, data from the present investigation also demonstrate that the ethnic difference in sleep irregularity could partly explain the ethnic difference in BP dipping, an important finding that may help reduce the health disparity between Black participants and European Americans.

Blood Pressure 40

Blood Pressure Health Disparities Hypertension 40

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

This is a vital step to develop more effective strategies and interventions that directly address health disparities. The work group is exploring further development of data disaggregation standards, specific to the diverse and growing populations of Minnesota.

Strokes 40

Strokes Stroke Health Disparities Best Practices 40

DAIC

MAY 1, 2024

Featuring numerous abstracts with fresh insights into health disparities, efficacy data for TAVR, and innovative strategies for PAD, we eagerly anticipate the convergence of professionals from diverse specialties.

Interventional Cardiology 105

Interventional Cardiology Aortic valve TAVR Peripheral Arterial Disease 105

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP99-AWMP99, February 1, 2024.

Strokes 40

Strokes Stroke Outcomes Health Disparities 40

DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

The guideline recommends patient-centered efforts to address health disparities, such as intensified efforts to identify patients in at-risk populations for symptoms and signs of PAD, and equitable access to regular physical examinations including thorough assessment of the legs and feet.

Peripheral Arterial Disease 105

Peripheral Arterial Disease Exercise Quality of Life Ischemia 105

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The nine-module learning experience addresses lifestyle, pharmacotherapy and care delivery considerations for obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease, dyslipidemia, as well as a special module on reducing cardiometabolic health disparities in racial and ethnic minority populations.

Certification 52

Certification Nursing Kidney Disease Education 52

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

AUGUST 2, 2023

.” As The Cardiometabolic Event of the Year , Social Determinants and Digital Advances in Cardiorenal Metabolic Health will focus on imperative clinical considerations on trending topics in cardiorenal and cardiometabolic health, especially as they relate to health disparities and the use of digital technologies in medicine.

Education 52

Education Health Disparities Webinar Diabetes 52

DAIC

AUGUST 21, 2024

“American Indian communities have suffered historical injustices in exposure to contaminants, health care accessibility and other sociodemographic factors resulting in a long history of health disparities.

Heart Failure 52

Heart Failure Risk Factors Heart Attack Heart attacks 52

DAIC

MARCH 7, 2024

Worrell emphasized that the use of this technology by the VA is an important step toward addressing health disparities in this population. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death for US veterans.

Technology 111

Technology Document Cardiovascular Imaging Cancer 111

DAIC

JULY 10, 2024

This rise exacerbates the burden on overstretched cardiologists, who are facing a multitude of challenges like clinician shortages, complex workflows, administrative burden, poor patient adherence, health disparities and cost pressure.

Technology 106

Technology Best Practices AFIB Patient Care 106

Global Cardiac Surgery

AUGUST 19, 2018

With a similar maldistribution of available workforce and cardiac centers between and within regions, existing global health disparities continue to sustain. For example, in the United States, 1,222 cardiac surgeries are done per 1,000,000 population every year, compared to only 18 per million in sub-Saharan Africa.

Heart Disease 52

Heart Disease Bicuspid/Mitral Health Disparities Heart Failure 52