Episode 98: Minority Communities & Health Risks - Heart Failure & Cardiac Amyloidosis in African American Communities

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death—but breakthroughs in science are rewriting the narrative. Join us as Dr. Kevin Alexander, a Assistant Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at Stanford University, takes us on a journey through the frontlines of heart health innovation. Discover transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy (ATTR-CM), a condition disproportionately affecting older African Americans, and learn how cutting-edge treatments are offering new hope. Through a discussion on risk factors, symptoms, and barriers to care, Dr. Alexander highlights the actionable steps to improve awareness and access in underserved communities. Read Transcript CME Information: https://stanford.cloud-cme.com/medcastepisode98 Claim CE and MOC: https://stanford.cloud-cme.com/Form.aspx?FormID=3160

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