Pediheart Podcast #135: Mortality Attributable To CHD And Persistent Racial/Ethnic Disparities In Mortality In The US

Summary: This week we discuss the topic of mortality attributable to CHD in the US and persistent racial/ethnic disparities over the past 20 years. We speak with Professor Keila Lopez of Texas Children's Hospital about a recent large scale, 'big data' study she co-authored about this topic and review the reasons for these disparities and think about possible remedies. An essential episode on a critically important topic for CHD care. doi: 10.1161/CIRCULATIONAHA.120.046822