Disparities in cardiovascular care: Past, present, and solutions | Zendy

Quentin R. Youmans | Zendy; Lindsey Hastings-Spaine | Zendy; Oluseyi Princewill | Zendy; Titilayo Shobayo | Zendy; Ike S. Okwuosa | Zendy

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Disparities in cardiovascular care: Past, present, and solutions

Author(s) -

Quentin R. Youmans,

Lindsey Hastings-Spaine,

Oluseyi Princewill,

Titilayo Shobayo,

Ike S. Okwuosa

Publication year - 2019

Publication title -

cleveland clinic journal of medicine

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 0.359

H-Index - 63

eISSN - 1939-2869

pISSN - 0891-1150

DOI - 10.3949/ccjm.86a.18088

Subject(s) - medicine , disease , coronary artery disease , intensive care medicine , cause of death , heart failure , gerontology , cardiology

Cardiovascular disease has been the leading cause of death in the United States since the early 20th century. With advances in prevention and treatment, cardiovascular mortality rates are on the decline. Nevertheless, disparities in care persist, with devastating impact in select populations in the United States. This paper reviews the impact of disparate care on risk-factor burden, coronary artery disease, heart failure, and cardiovascular research.

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