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Adverse Social Determinants of Health Linked to Treatment-resistant Hypertension in Black Americans

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Additionally, this risk was higher among Black American adults than white American adults, according to a study funded by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS), part of the National Institutes of Health. Over a period of 9.5 years 24% of Black adults developed the condition compared with 15.9%

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Rheumatic Heart Disease

Global Cardiac Surgery

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. Although largely preventable, 33.4

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AHA Paper Addresses Disparities in Cardiovascular Health of Asian Americans

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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.

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Multidimensional Sleep Health: Definitions and Implications for Cardiometabolic Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

Therefore, sleep duration has been recognized by the American Heart Association as one of Lifes Essential 8.

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

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

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.

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Groundbreaking Data in Interventional Cardiology to be Featured at Society for Cardiovascular Angiology and Interventions SCAI 2024 Scientific Sessions

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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.

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American Heart Association New Policy Statement: Addressing Structural Racism Central to Reducing U.S. Cardiovascular Disease Disparities

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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. -