Medical Xpress - ECG

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Clinicians and researchers around the world are combining artificial intelligence, known as AI, with health care to help identify patients at greater risk of cardiovascular diseases, such as stroke and heart failure.

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American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Taylor's, MD, FACC, pioneering career in cardiovascular medicine has been characterized by a lot of change, but his commitment to improving the health of all patients has remained constant, thanks in part to his grandmother who reminded him early in his career that health is one of life's greatest blessings.

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Circulation

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

To achieve cardiovascular health (CVH) equity in the United States, an understanding of the social and structural factors that contribute to differences and disparities in health is necessary.

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Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality & Outcomes

MARCH 24, 2025

Cardiovascular health (CVH) is affected by genetic, social, and genomic factors across the life course, yet little research has focused on the interrelationships among them. Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, Ahead of Print.

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DAIC

MAY 16, 2024

Exposure to adverse social determinants of health increased the risk in both Black and white adults, however, Black adults are more likely to face adverse social determinants of health. The NINDS Office of Global Health and Health Disparities is developing strategies to advance health equity at the institute.

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DAIC

JULY 9, 2024

I am excited as the organization moves into our second century and to embrace new and innovative strategies to expand our research and understanding of how we can ensure cardiovascular health and total health for all.” in Pittsburgh.

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HeartRhythm

AUGUST 31, 2024

Approximately 45% of participants represent racial and ethnic minorities, contributing crucial data to understanding health disparities. With over 790,000 participants enrolled, of which 543,000 have completed initial program steps, the NIH has fostered a diverse and expansive cohort.

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Circulation

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The goals of this scientific statement are to provide salient background information on the complex pathogenesis and current management of DFUs in cardiovascular patients, to guide therapeutic and preventive strategies and future research directions, and to inform public policy makers on health disparities and other barriers to improving and advancing (..)

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American College of Cardiology

AUGUST 26, 2024

New 2024 ACC/AHA Key Data Elements and Definitions for Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) in Cardiology aim to provide clarity around SDOH definitions with the goal of optimizing clinical care and research addressing health disparities.

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Journal of the American Heart Association

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

BackgroundThe United States uses the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS), Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System (BRFSS), and National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey to monitor disease trends and inform clinical care/prevention research. These 3 surveys share similar national estimates.

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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. with Hispanic heritage. Hispanic people living in the U.S.

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Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This lack of diversity may exacerbate health disparities by not adequately addressing the unique clinical characteristics and responses to therapy. Improving the enrollment of ethnic minorities requires a shared and committed investment from investigators, research coordinators, oversight committees, and funding sources.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The nine-module learning experience addresses lifestyle, pharmacotherapy and care delivery considerations for obesity, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular and chronic kidney disease, dyslipidemia, as well as a special module on reducing cardiometabolic health disparities in racial and ethnic minority populations.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

AUGUST 2, 2023

There are very few centers, programs, and health care professionals that fully understand the social, cultural, and financial challenges that many patients in underserved communities face. There is also a need to proactively incorporate patients from underserved communities in research studies. That is not true.”

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Furthermore, research on intergenerational trauma shows how stressors can pass on to the next generation, setting the stage for generations of health inequality. #1 In light of their findings, researchers proposed a set of research and policy recommendations to improve understanding and address these health inequities.

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DAIC

MAY 1, 2024

The Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) kicks off its SCAI Scientific Sessions 2024 this week, May 2-4 in Long Beach, CA, bringing together more than 1,800 clinicians, scientists, researchers, and innovators in the field of interventional cardiology and endovascular medicine. Sinai Hospital (New York, NY).

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DAIC

JANUARY 18, 2024

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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DAIC

JUNE 18, 2024

“Bringing an equity lens to the redesign of CV health by addressing the social determinants of health and the systemic barriers that contribute to structural racism are critical for solving for cardiovascular health disparities and ensuring equity of care.”

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DAIC

MARCH 7, 2024

Coronary Computed Tomography Angiography Developments At RSNA23, ITN had the opportunity to speak with Bhvita Jani, principal analyst at Signify Research, about advancements and trends in medical imaging, including the development of coronary CTA. Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer-related death for US veterans.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background:There is mounting evidence that sexual and gender minority (SGM) groups experience health disparities, but research on brain health status of this underrepresented group is limited. Further research should explore the structural causes of inequity to advance inclusive and diverse neurological care.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background:There is mounting evidence that sexual and gender minority (SGM) groups experience health disparities, but research on brain health status of this underrepresented group is limited. Further research should explore the structural causes of inequity to advance inclusive and diverse neurological care.

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DAIC

AUGUST 21, 2024

and a researcher at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health in New York City. In this study, researchers developed a scale to predict heart failure risk specifically in American Indian people, based on data from about 3,000 participants in the Strong Heart Study, an ongoing, federally funded study.

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Introduction:While Asian populations appear healthier than non-Hispanic Whites overall, recent studies have highlighted significant health disparities within Asian subgroups in the US. However, most US health databases aggregate Asians into broader categories, limiting understanding of subgroup-specific risks.

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DAIC

JULY 10, 2024

This rise exacerbates the burden on overstretched cardiologists, who are facing a multitude of challenges like clinician shortages, complex workflows, administrative burden, poor patient adherence, health disparities and cost pressure. Research points to low patient engagement as a predictive indicator of poor outcomes.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

MARCH 8, 2024

There is increased cognizance of gender inequality and the importance of inclusive and diverse approaches to medical research. Historically, women have been underrepresented in scientific fields, and this spills over into the research and study of women’s health.

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Journal of Cardiovascular Electrophysiology

APRIL 23, 2024

Abstract The limited literature and increasing interest in studies on cardiac electrophysiology, explicitly focusing on cardiac ion channelopathies and sudden cardiac death in diverse populations, has prompted a comprehensive examination of existing research.

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Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

As research aimed at evaluating the role of polygenic risk data in clinical practice grows rapidly, our results emphasize the importance of including Native Hawaiians in order to avoid health disparities exacerbated by incomplete representation. 1.51; p=0.04) and with a 45% higher risk of stroke (OR 1.45, CI 1.03-2.05;

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Stroke Journal

JANUARY 30, 2025

Research shows that social determinants of health (SDOH) may influence this process by addressing underlying factors contributing to health disparities. Integrating SDOH considerations into stroke care is crucial to address health disparities and unique challenges faced by women.

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American College of Cardiology

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

For cardiologists, this evidence reinforces the need to address the social determinants of health as a clinical priority, reshaping care strategies to bridge these deadly divides. The researchers assessed life expectancy trends between 2000 and 2021. Says Melvin R.

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DAIC

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

During the American Stroke Association’s International Stroke Conference 2024, ISC24, eleven scientists leading the way in stroke research will be recognized for their exceptional professional achievements. The world premier meeting for researchers and clinicians dedicated to the science of stroke and brain health is being held Feb.

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Cardiometabolic Health Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

We can trace the roots of this misconception back to 1948 with the start of the long-term, ongoing Framingham Heart Study , which wrongly attributed age and sex of heart disease risks to only men in their 30s and 40s, cementing heart disease as a man’s disease and putting gender blinders on further research and treatment.

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