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

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 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