Disparities in cardiovascular care: Past, present, and solutions

[摘要] Cardiovascular disease has been the leading cause ofdeath 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 selectpopulations in the United States. This paper reviews theimpact of disparate care on risk-factor burden, coronaryartery disease, heart failure, and cardiovascular research.

[学科分类] 卫生学