Cardiovascular
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Community-based recruitment with ankle brachial index testing to identify peripheral artery disease participants for randomized clinical trials.
October 24, 2026 · American heart journal
Key takeaway
This study found that reaching out to people directly in our communities, rather than just relying on doctors' offices, helped include more Black adults in health studies. This is important because it ensures new treatments are tested on and benefit people who look like us.
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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