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Improving Stroke Risk Factor Management Focusing on Health Disparities and Knowledge Gaps

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Ahead of Print. Stroke is a leading cause of death and disability in the United States and worldwide, necessitating comprehensive efforts to optimize stroke risk factor management. Moreover, stroke risk factors for special groups, including the young, the very elderly, and pregnant/peripartum women are outlined.

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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. 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 WMP99: A Novel Network Analysis of County- and Individual-Level Factors Associated With Functional Outcomes After Stroke

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP99-AWMP99, February 1, 2024. Patients diagnosed with stroke (ischemic, subarachnoid, or intracerebral hemorrhage) were included. functional dependence or death, modified Rankin Score [mRS] 3-6) versus favorable outcomes (ie., functional independence, mRS 0-2).

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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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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.

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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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We believe the tools, resources, and information shared at the meeting will provide the healthcare community with greater expertise to improve patient outcomes and also connect with their interventional cardiology colleagues,” said SCAI President George D. Dangas, MD, PhD, MSCAI , Icahn School of Medicine - Mt.

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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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New Guidelines on Peripheral Artery Disease Issued by American Heart Association, American College of Cardiology and Leading Medical Societies

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A new joint guideline from the American Heart Association (AHA), the American College of Cardiology (ACC) and nine other medical societies reports early diagnosis and treatment of peripheral artery disease is essential to improve outcomes and reduce amputation risk, heart attack, stroke and death for people with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD).