A recent study from the University of Leicester involving almost 155,000 aortic stenosis patients diagnosed between 2000 and 2022 revealed significant treatment disparities based on gender, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Women were notably less likely to receive referrals or surgical interventions, while black and south Asian patients faced even greater barriers to valve replacement procedures. Those in deprived areas were less likely to receive treatment post-diagnosis. Funded by the NIHR, the research underscores the urgent need to address these inequalities in cardiovascular healthcare.
The study reveals significant disparities in the treatment of aortic stenosis, particularly affecting women and ethnic minorities.
Patients in deprived areas showed a 7% lower likelihood of receiving further care after diagnosis, highlighting systemic inequalities in healthcare.
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