Health Disparities, Research and Risk Factors

Study Finds Air Pollution Can Increase Cardiovascular Risk for Cancer Patients

DAIC

JUNE 19, 2024

Getty Images milla1cf Wed, 06/19/2024 - 20:54 June 19, 2024 — Modern therapies have extended the lives of many cancer patients; however, survivors often live with chronic health conditions, including cardiovascular disease. The paper also highlights how air pollution contributes to health disparities worldwide.

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Breakthrough Research Identifies Predictors of Venous Thromboembolism after Pulmonary Resection for Lung Cancer

DAIC

JANUARY 29, 2024

New research presented at The Society of Thoracic Surgeons’ Annual Meeting found that patients with postoperative PE had increased 30-day mortality, reintubation, and readmission rates. In this contemporary analysis of the GTSD, the research team identified a 2.5% occurrence of postoperative VTE and a 1.3%

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LGBTQ+ cardiovascular health equity: a brief review

Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine

MARCH 5, 2024

LGBTQ+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other gender and sexual minority) patients face a variety of unique health risk factors and bear a disproportionate burden of CVD compared to cis-gender, heterosexual peers.

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Evaluating the Reliability and Robustness of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities in Cardiometabolic Disease in NHANES, NHIS, and BRFSS (2015–2021)

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. Journal of the American Heart Association, Ahead of Print.

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Abstract 4144956: Identifying Inequities: The Underrepresentation of Racial and Ethnic Minorities in Guideline Informing Heart Failure Trials with Reduced Ejection Fraction and Its Implications

Circulation

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Background:The prevalence of risk factors for heart failure and outcomes varies across racial and ethnic groups. This lack of diversity may exacerbate health disparities by not adequately addressing the unique clinical characteristics and responses to therapy.

Heart Failure

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3 Powerful Strategies: Combatting Cardiometabolic Risk Factors for Black Americans

Cardiometabolic Health Congress

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

When we explore the three traditional cardiometabolic risk factors (obesity, type 2 diabetes, and dyslipidemia) and the emerging cardiometabolic risk factor of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, we unearth a complex interplay of societal, biological, genetic, and environmental factors.

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Proposed Risk Factor Tool Finds Heart Failure Rates are Higher Among American Indian Adults

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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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Abstract TP315: Heterogeneity in Stroke Prevalence Among Asian American Subgroups in California

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.

Stroke

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Arrhythmias and ion channelopathies causing sudden cardiac death in Hispanic/Latino and Indigenous populations

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.

Sudden Cardiac Death

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Championing Change: Celebrating Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) Women Faculty

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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Abstract TP248: Genetic Predisposition to Diabetes and Risk of Stroke in Native Hawaiians

Stroke Journal

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Background:Diabetes is a highly heritable stroke risk factor with numerous known genetic risk variants. However, the role of these genetic risk variants in the development of cerebrovascular disease in Native Hawaiians remains unknown. 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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American Stroke Association to Honor 11 Leading Scientists at International Stroke Conference ISC 2024

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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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Study Finds Air Pollution Can Increase Cardiovascular Risk for Cancer Patients

Breakthrough Research Identifies Predictors of Venous Thromboembolism after Pulmonary Resection for Lung Cancer

LGBTQ+ cardiovascular health equity: a brief review

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Evaluating the Reliability and Robustness of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities in Cardiometabolic Disease in NHANES, NHIS, and BRFSS (2015–2021)

Abstract 4144956: Identifying Inequities: The Underrepresentation of Racial and Ethnic Minorities in Guideline Informing Heart Failure Trials with Reduced Ejection Fraction and Its Implications

3 Powerful Strategies: Combatting Cardiometabolic Risk Factors for Black Americans

Proposed Risk Factor Tool Finds Heart Failure Rates are Higher Among American Indian Adults

Abstract TP315: Heterogeneity in Stroke Prevalence Among Asian American Subgroups in California

Arrhythmias and ion channelopathies causing sudden cardiac death in Hispanic/Latino and Indigenous populations

Championing Change: Celebrating Cardiometabolic Health Congress (CMHC) Women Faculty

Abstract TP248: Genetic Predisposition to Diabetes and Risk of Stroke in Native Hawaiians

American Stroke Association to Honor 11 Leading Scientists at International Stroke Conference ISC 2024

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