Background Since the knowledge of the symptoms of acute myocardial infarction (AMI) may
reduce the decision time for patients to seek help in case of an AMI, we aimed to summarize …

Background Recent reports indicate racial disparities in the rates of infection and mortality
from the 2019 novel coronavirus (coronavirus disease 2019 [COVID-19]). The aim of this …

Objective The purpose of this review is to evaluate the state of knowledge in regard to stroke
literacy in African Americans. This topic is important for assessing the specific gaps in stroke …

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o conhecimento dos fatores de risco modificáveis para a
doença cardiovascular e sua distribuição em termos demográficos, socioeconômicos …

Background Heart disease and stroke are among the leading causes of death in Native
Americans. Knowledge of heart attack and stroke symptomology are essential for prompt …

Racial differences in stroke risk and risk factor prevalence are well established. The present
study explored racial differences in the delivery of care to patients with acute stroke between …

Purpose: Investigate sexual identity and racial/ethnic differences in awareness of heart
attack and stroke symptoms. Design: Cross-sectional. Setting: 2014 and 2017 National …

Background Ischemic heart disease affects 126 million individuals globally which illustrates
the importance of finding ways to decrease mortality and morbidity in case of an acute …

Background Stroke disproportionately kills and disables ethnic minority seniors. Up to 30%
of ischemic strokes in the US can be attributed to physical inactivity, yet most Americans …

Background and purpose Stroke is a medical emergency that demands early recognition for
time sensitive acute management. Knowledge about stroke in public has not been found …