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Identifying Best Practices for Improving the Evaluation and Management of Stroke in Rural Lower-Resourced Settings: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. Considerable variation exists in the delivery of acute stroke care and stroke outcomes across settings and population groups. These sites also tend to serve populations in rural areas who experience disparities in care and outcomes.

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Abstract HUP20: Assessing Social Vulnerability's Effect on Patient Outcomes in Los Angeles County Stroke Patients Among a Health System and Its Impact on Health Disparities

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AHUP20-AHUP20, February 1, 2025. Background:In Los Angeles County, the impact of high social vulnerability on stroke patient outcomes is a critical area of concern, given the region's diverse socioeconomic landscape and significant health disparities.

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AHA Paper Addresses Disparities in Cardiovascular Health of Asian Americans

DAIC

Previous studies have found that Asian Americans are less willing to participate in health research compared to other racial/ethnic groups. To access the entire AHA/ACC Scientific Statement please visit Key Data Elements and Definitions of Social Determinants of Health in Cardiology (Aug.

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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

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

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Abstract HUP14: A pilot interprofessional stroke education program trains students to plan and implement culturally tailored community-based stroke education.

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AHUP14-AHUP14, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Community-based, culturally tailored stroke education is a recommended strategy to promote health equity in underserved communities. Interprofessional education (IPE) programs have a positive impact on community intervention efforts.

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Abstract TP73: Quantifying the Health Equity Impact of Tenecteplase for Acute Ischemic Stroke in the United States: a Distributional Cost-Effectiveness Analysis

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP73-ATP73, February 1, 2025. Introduction:Disparities across race, ethnicity and socioeconomic factors exist in acute ischemic stroke (AIS) incident risk, treatment and outcomes. hours of AIS symptom onset is predicted to increase population health while also improving health equity.

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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. with Hispanic heritage. Zipes Distinguished Young Scientist Award from the American College of Cardiology. Register Now