Cardiovascular
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Socioeconomic Disadvantage Is Associated with Health Care Disparities in Mortality, Readmission and Long-Term Anticoagulation in Young Patients Following Submassive (Intermediate-Risk) Pulmonary Embolism.
August 30, 2026 · Annals of vascular surgery
Key takeaway
Black adults from poorer neighborhoods who have a certain type of blood clot face higher risks of dying sooner and returning to the hospital. These folks also get fewer medications to prevent future clots. This shows how where we live can impact our health outcomes.
Why this matters for our communities
Research in cardiovascular helps close long-standing gaps in how Black and African American families are studied, diagnosed, and cared for. Use findings like this one to start informed conversations with your care team — not as a substitute for personal medical advice.
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