NASHVILLE, Tenn. Despite a decline in cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality over the past decades, cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death among men and women in the USA. Sex-specific differences in CVD prevention, diagnosis, and treatment persist, and CVD in women is under-researched, misdiagnosed, and inadequately treated.
In a point of view article published in The Lancet United States of Health Blog, Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance (MVA) Executive Director Consuelo H. Wilkins, MD, MSC, working in tandem with the Women's Heart Alliance and five other authors, highlighted inequities that exist among women in underrepresented populations. She also spoke at length on the United State of Health Podcast with Rebecca Cooney, North American Executive Editor of the Lancet, and Women's Heart Alliance CEO British Robinson about improving heart health in women, caregivers and minority and vulnerable populations.
The article, "A whole-system approach to improving cardiovascular health in women," was published February 26, 2018.
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About the Meharry-Vanderbilt Alliance
Founded in 1999, the Alliance bridges the institutions of Meharry Medical College and Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Its mission is to enrich learning and advance clinical research in three primary areas -- community engagement, interprofessional education and research -- by developing and supporting mutually beneficial partnerships between Meharry Medical College, Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the communities they serve. Through community engagement, the Alliance serves a large community of stakeholders including surrounding universities and colleges, community organizations, faith-based outlets and community health centers. Its interprofessional education enhances students' interdisciplinary understanding and improves patient outcomes through integrated care. The research conducted provides access to experienced grant writers and materials supporting the grant application process and facilitates grant-writing workshops.
