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Patient Race/Ethnicity, Socioeconomic Status, and Acute Myocardial Infarction Mortality: Between-Hospital Versus Within-Hospital Disparities.
August 1, 2026 · Medical care
Key takeaway
Black and other minority patients often face higher death rates after a heart attack. This study found that much of this difference is because we often go to lower-quality hospitals. This means where we get care matters a great deal for our survival.
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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