Healthcare Disparities in Cardiovascular Medicine

Authors

Tzvi Fishkin, From the Departments of Medicine, and Cardiology, Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Vaslhalla, NY.
Andy Wang, From the Departments of Medicine, and Cardiology, Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Vaslhalla, NY.
William H. Frishman, From the Departments of Medicine, and Cardiology, Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Vaslhalla, NY.
Wilbert S. Aronow, From the Departments of Medicine, and Cardiology, Westchester Medical Center and New York Medical College, Vaslhalla, NY.Follow

Author Type(s)

Resident/Fellow, Faculty

DOI

10.1097/CRD.0000000000000507

Journal Title

Cardiology in Review

First Page

328

Last Page

333

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-1-2024

Department

Medicine

Abstract

There are significant healthcare disparities in cardiovascular medicine that represent a challenge for cardiologists and healthcare policy-makers who wish to provide equitable care. Disparities exist in both the management and outcomes of hypertension, coronary artery disease and its sequelae, and heart failure. These disparities are present along the lines of race, gender, and socioeconomic status. Despite recent efforts to reduce disparity, there are knowledge and research gaps among cardiologists with regards to both the scope of the problem and how to solve it. Solutions include increasing awareness of disparities in cardiovascular health, increasing research for optimal treatment of underserved communities, and public policy changes that reduce disparities in social determinants of health.

Recommended Citation

Fishkin, T., Wang, A., Frishman, W. H., & Aronow, W. S. (2024). Healthcare Disparities in Cardiovascular Medicine. Cardiology in Review, 32 (4), 328-333. https://doi.org/10.1097/CRD.0000000000000507