A large study by University of Leicester researchers found that women, ethnic minorities (Black, South Asian), and people in deprived areas of England are significantly less likely to receive treatment after being diagnosed with aortic stenosis, a deadly heart disease. The study analyzed 155,000 GP records from 2000-2022, revealing disparities in referrals to secondary care and valve replacement procedures.
Women and ethnic minorities less likely to be treated after diagnosis of deadly heart disease in England, study finds
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️A large study by University of Leicester researchers found that women, ethnic minorities (Black, South Asian), and people in deprived areas of England are significantly less likely to receive treatment after being diagnosed with aortic stenosis, a deadly heart disease. The study analyzed 155,000 GP records from 2000-2022, revealing disparities in referrals to secondary care and valve replacement procedures.
Trending- 1 2000-2022: Data analyzed for the study.
- 2 Current: Study findings presented at British Cardiovascular Society conference.
- Highlights potential inequities in healthcare
- Calls for more research to understand reasons and prevalence
- Action needed to address disparities in access to treatment
What: A study found disparities in treatment for aortic stenosis based on gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status.
When: Study analyzed data from 2000-2022; findings presented at British Cardiovascular Society conference.
Where: England, University of Leicester, British Cardiovascular Society conference in Manchester.
Why: Potential inequities in management and care of aortic stenosis, requiring more research to understand underlying reasons.
How: Researchers at the University of Leicester analyzed anonymised GP records of almost 155,000 people diagnosed with aortic stenosis.