Listen "Stanford Medcast Episode 98: Minority Communities & Health Risks - Heart Failure & Cardiac Amyloidosis in African American Communities"
Episode Synopsis
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.
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