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

March 16, 2019 by Dr. Keith Ferdinand

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Breaking Generational Cycles: How Black Communities Can Take Charge of Their Heart Health

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for Black Americans, yet myths, cultural habits, and generational patterns prevent many from getting early diagnosis and treatment. At BlackDoctor.org’s second annual “State of Black Health: What Now” Black Health Summit, hosted read more about Breaking Generational Cycles: How Black Communities Can Take Charge of Their Heart Health

Heart Health Clinical Trials: A Black Doctor’s Perspective

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death among Black Americans. Clinical trials are crucial in developing effective treatments and prevention strategies as we strive to address this health disparity. However, the underrepresentation of Black Americans in these read more about Heart Health Clinical Trials: A Black Doctor’s Perspective

A Cardiologist Explains: The Silent Killers: Hypertension and Heart Disease in Black Folks

In this eye-opening discussion, Dr. Tochi Okwuosa breaks down the critical, life-threatening differences between sudden cardiac arrest and heart attacks—two terms often confused but with drastically different outcomes. Learn how sudden cardiac arrest, triggered by dangerous heart rhythm disturbances, causes read more about A Cardiologist Explains: The Silent Killers: Hypertension and Heart Disease in Black Folks

A Cardiologist Explains: Why Heart Disease Hits Black Communities Harder

Dr. Tochi Okwuosa is a heart health champion at Rush University Medical Center, where she specializes in cardiomycology, managing heart disease in cancer patients. Passionate about her work as a clinician, researcher, and professor, Dr. Okwuosa is dedicated to fighting read more about A Cardiologist Explains: Why Heart Disease Hits Black Communities Harder

A Cardiologist Explains: Understanding Your Heart Health Metrics

Dr. Tochi Okwuosa breaks down the essential numbers and lifestyle choices that impact heart health. She highlights key risk factors for heart disease, such as high blood pressure, cholesterol, diabetes, and lifestyle habits, stressing the importance of tracking these metrics read more about A Cardiologist Explains: Understanding Your Heart Health Metrics

How Heart Disease Increases Breast Cancer Risk for Black Women

Heart disease and breast cancer are two of the most significant health threats facing women today. For Black women, these conditions often intersect in ways that amplify their risks. While they may seem unrelated, emerging research reveals a silent connection read more about How Heart Disease Increases Breast Cancer Risk for Black Women