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Evidence for racial disparity in cardiac transplantation survival rates

Authors :
Flattery, Maureen P.
Baker, Kathy M.
Source :
Journal of Cultural Diversity. Spring 2004, Vol. 11 Issue 1, p25, 6 p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Abstract: Studies show that survival rates of cardiac transplantation are lower for African American transplant recipients than for Caucasians. Due to similarities in terms of etiology, treatment modalities and responses [...]

Subjects

Subjects :
Transplantation of organs, tissues, etc. -- Research
Health care reform -- Research
Cardiac patients -- Care and treatment
Patient education -- Research
Heart failure -- Research -- Care and treatment
Ethnic, cultural, racial issues/studies
Health
Sociology and social work
Care and treatment
Research

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10715568
Volume :
11
Issue :
1
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Cultural Diversity
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.119071966

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