Karnati SA, Wee A, Shirke MM, Harky A. Racial disparities and cardiovascular disease: One size fits all approach?
J Card Surg 2020;
35:3530-3538. [PMID:
32949061 DOI:
10.1111/jocs.15047]
[Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/28/2020] [Revised: 09/06/2020] [Accepted: 09/08/2020] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND
Despite recent advancements in prevention, treatment, and management options, cardiovascular diseases contribute to one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality. Several studies highlight the compelling evidence for the existence of healthcare inequities and disparities in the treatment and management control of cardiovascular diseases.
AIMS
To explore the role of racial disparities in the treatment of various cardiovascular diseases, highlighting the role of socioeconomic and cultural factors, and ultimately postulate solutions to eliminate the disparities.
METHODS
A comprehensive review of the literature was conducted using appropriate keywords on search engines of SCOPUS, Wiley, PubMed, and SAGE Journals.
CONCLUSION
By continued research to eliminate healthcare inequalities, there exists a potential to improve health-related outcomes in minority populations.
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