Dr. Keith Ferdinand Addresses Heart Health In The Black Community (Video)

March 16, 2019 by Dr. Keith Ferdinand

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Heart Disease Is Hitting Us Hard—Why Black Voices Must Be in Clinical Trials

In a compelling and heartfelt Facebook Live, BDO’s Clinical Trials Editor Taylyn Washington-Harmon sat down with Dr. Jayne Morgan, a renowned cardiologist and VP of Medical Affairs at Hello Heart, for an eye-opening discussion on heart health in the Black read more about Heart Disease Is Hitting Us Hard—Why Black Voices Must Be in Clinical Trials

Black Men & Heart Disease: What You NEED to Know

Heart disease. The words themselves can send a chill, and for good reason. It remains the number one killer, a stark reality brought into sharp focus during a Facebook Live discussion, "Matters of the Heart: A Man's Guide to Cardiac read more about Black Men & Heart Disease: What You NEED to Know

Getting Blacks into Heart-Related Clinical Trials Isn't a "Spectator Sport"

Getting Blacks into Heart Clinical Trials Isn’t a “Spectator Sport”

Despite progress in cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention and treatment, Black adults in the USA still face higher rates of premature CVD death compared to white adults. According to Dr. LaPrincess C. Brewer and Joshua J. Joseph of the Cobb Institute, read more about Getting Blacks into Heart Clinical Trials Isn’t a “Spectator Sport”

New Drug Lepodisiran May Protect Millions from Heart Attacks and Strokes

Imagine a hidden danger lurking in your blood, silently increasing your risk of heart attack and stroke. For millions of people, this danger is real, and it's called lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a). Now, a promising new drug, lepodisiran, developed by Eli read more about New Drug Lepodisiran May Protect Millions from Heart Attacks and Strokes

3 Signs Shortness Of Breath Signal A Potential Heart Problem

If it appears abruptly, don't dismiss it. Chest discomfort is a common indicator of heart disease, but it's not the only one. Shortness of breath—which might seem like you're pushing yourself more than usual—can indicate heart valve problems, heart attack, read more about 3 Signs Shortness Of Breath Signal A Potential Heart Problem

Foamy Urine: The Symptom That Leads to These Diseases

After going to the bathroom, ever look back and see what your urine looks like? Sure, we've all done it from time to time, but what do you do if your urine looks foamy? Never thought about it? You're not read more about Foamy Urine: The Symptom That Leads to These Diseases