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Heart Care Inequality Exposed

Did you know women are 11% less likely than men to get specialist care for aortic stenosis—a deadly heart condition? And it gets worse: women are 39% less likely to get life-saving valve replacement surgery. The study also found big gaps for Black, South Asian, and poorer patients. Basically, who you are and where you live could decide if you get the treatment you need. How is this still happening in 2024? #HeartHealth #HealthcareInequality #WomensHealth #Health