Population-Level Gaps in Coronary Artery Disease Care: A Focused Review

Aleesha Kainat; Asad R. Natique; Anum Saeed

doi:10.14797/mdcvj.1670

Population-Level Gaps in Coronary Artery Disease Care: A Focused Review

Methodist DeBakey Cardiovascular Journal

Volume 21 (2025): Issue 4

By: Aleesha Kainat , Asad R. Natique and Anum Saeed

Open Access

|Oct 2025

Abstract

Despite significant progress in the prevention and treatment of coronary artery disease (CAD), substantial disparities persist across racial subgroups. While traditional cardiovascular risk factors such as hypertension and diabetes play a role, these differences are further influenced by variations in healthcare access, socioeconomic status, and environmental context. Minority populations remain underrepresented in research and clinical trials, which limits our understanding of these inequities. Focused efforts are needed to identify and act on opportunities that promote equity in cardiovascular care and outcomes.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.14797/mdcvj.1670 | Journal eISSN: 1947-6108

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Language: English

Page range: 76 - 86

Submitted on: Jul 7, 2025

Accepted on: Jul 13, 2025

Published on: Oct 1, 2025

Published by: Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center

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Keywords:

cardiovascular disease care,

racial and ethnic disparities,

healthcare disparities,

social determinants of health,

health equity

© 2025 Aleesha Kainat, Asad R. Natique, Anum Saeed, published by Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center
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