An Integrated Review of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy in Black Populations: Underrecognized and Understudied

Conclusions Blacks are underrepresented in HCM research, even those focused on elucidating HCM manifestations, disease course, and outcomes in black populations. This may be due in part to HCM research that is largely generated from specialty centers that can require patients to navigate complex healthcare systems to reach expert HCM care. Longitudinal studies with large samples of blacks with HCM are necessary to elucidate how HCM affects this population.
Source: Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing - Category: Nursing Tags: ARTICLES: Addressing Racial Inequities Source Type: research