Review Article

Recognizing the Differences to Reduce Disparities in Cardiovascular Disease Impact Among African Descendants

Authors: Felix Nunura.

DOI: 10.33425/2639-8486.1073

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Abstract

There are important differences in morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular diseases across ethnic groups, namely: Hypertension, Coronary artery disease, Heart Failure and cardiovascular risk factors, disease presentation and treatment response. To recognize this is particularly important in order to understand the nature of cardiovascular disease health disparities among African descendant (African American/Afro-Caribbean origin) populations as is also critically important for cardiovascular professionals to be aware of their role in perpetuating disparities, and consider the race and ethnicity in personalizing their treatment for their patients.

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