Global Cardiac Surgery

AUGUST 19, 2018

On May, 25th 2018 (coinciding with Global Surgery Day), the World Health Organization (WHO) and its Member States unanimously accepted the Global Resolution on Rheumatic Fever and Rheumatic Heart Disease (RHD) at the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. In these, case-fatality rates are as high as 5%.

Heart Disease 52

Heart Disease Bicuspid/Mitral Health Disparities Heart Failure 52

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. tim.hodson Tue, 09/17/2024 - 12:34 Sept. Asian Americans remain persistently underrepresented as participants in medical research.

Health Disparities 97

Health Disparities Research Nursing Heart Disease 97

DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

Apparent treatment-resistant hypertension is defined as the need to take three or more types of anti-high blood pressure medication daily and is associated with an increased risk for stroke , coronary heart disease , heart failure , and all-cause mortality. Over a period of 9.5 of white adults.

Hypertension 105

Hypertension Blood Pressure Health Disparities Heart Attack 105

DAIC

JANUARY 18, 2024

Highlights from "Addressing Structural Racism Through Public Policy Advocacy: A Policy Statement from the American Heart Association" include: - During the past few years, the largest increases in cardiovascular disease deaths were among Asian, Black and Hispanic adults in the U.S. is tied to structural discrimination. -

Cardiovascular Disease 109

Cardiovascular Disease Health Disparities Education Public Health 109

DAIC

MAY 1, 2024

Heart disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States since 1950, and as one of the most prevalent health conditions, impacting half of all Americans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease and stroke rank as the first and fifth leading causes of death in the nation.

Interventional Cardiology 105

Interventional Cardiology Aortic valve TAVR Peripheral Arterial Disease 105

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. She also co-chairs the National Minority Health Alliance and is an active volunteer with the American Heart Association.

Health Disparities 52

Health Disparities Obesity Heart Disease Cardiovascular Disease 52

DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

have PAD, which increases the risk of amputation, heart attack, stroke and death. Among those ages 65 and older, nearly 50% who underwent limb amputation died within one year after surgery, according to the 2024 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics: A Report of U.S. and Global Data From the American Heart Association.

Peripheral Arterial Disease 105

Peripheral Arterial Disease Exercise Ischemia Quality of Life 105