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View article: Cardiovascular Health Among Non‐Hispanic Asian Americans: NHANES, 2011–2016
Cardiovascular Health Among Non‐Hispanic Asian Americans: NHANES, 2011–2016 Open
Background Asian Americans are the fastest growing population in the United States, but little is known about their cardiovascular health (CVH). The objective of this study was to assess CVH among non‐Hispanic Asian Americans (NHAAs) and t…
View article: Awareness of Stroke Signs and Symptoms and Calling 9-1-1 Among US Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2009 and 2014
Awareness of Stroke Signs and Symptoms and Calling 9-1-1 Among US Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2009 and 2014 Open
Stroke awareness among US adults has improved but remains suboptimal.
View article: Awareness of Heart Attack Symptoms and Response Among Adults — United States, 2008, 2014, and 2017
Awareness of Heart Attack Symptoms and Response Among Adults — United States, 2008, 2014, and 2017 Open
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States (1). Heart attacks (also known as myocardial infarctions) occur when a portion of the heart muscle does not receive adequate blood flow, and they are major contributors to he…
View article: Use of Outpatient Rehabilitation Among Adult Stroke Survivors — 20 States and the District of Columbia, 2013, and Four States, 2015
Use of Outpatient Rehabilitation Among Adult Stroke Survivors — 20 States and the District of Columbia, 2013, and Four States, 2015 Open
Stroke is a leading cause of mortality and disability in the United States (1,2). Approximately 800,000 American adults experience a stroke each year (2,3). Currently, approximately 6 million stroke survivors live in the United States (2).…
View article: Public Awareness of Health-Related Risks From Uncontrolled Hypertension
Public Awareness of Health-Related Risks From Uncontrolled Hypertension Open
Uncontrolled hypertension, a common disorder, is associated with increased long-term risk of several serious conditions. Awareness of the health risks of uncontrolled hypertension is not well understood. We used data from a nationwide pane…
View article: Association of Birthplace and Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke Among US Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2006 to 2014
Association of Birthplace and Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke Among US Adults: National Health Interview Survey, 2006 to 2014 Open
Background The proportion of foreign‐born US adults has almost tripled since 1970. However, less is known about the cardiovascular morbidity by birthplace among adults residing in the United States. This study's objective was to compare th…
View article: Prevalence of Self-Reported Hypertension and Antihypertensive Medication Use Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years — United States, 2011–2015
Prevalence of Self-Reported Hypertension and Antihypertensive Medication Use Among Adults Aged ≥18 Years — United States, 2011–2015 Open
Hypertension, which affects nearly one third of adults in the United States, is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke (1), and only approximately half of those with hypertension have their hypertension under control (2). The pre…
View article: Use of strategies to improve antihypertensive medication adherence within United States outpatient health care practices, DocStyles 2015‐2016
Use of strategies to improve antihypertensive medication adherence within United States outpatient health care practices, DocStyles 2015‐2016 Open
Patients’ adherence to antihypertensive medications is key to controlling high blood pressure. Evidence‐based strategies to improve adherence exist, but their use, individually and in combination, has not been described. 2015‐2016 DocStyle…
View article: Healthcare Access Among Young Adults: Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Young Adults With Hypertension
Healthcare Access Among Young Adults: Impact of the Affordable Care Act on Young Adults With Hypertension Open
Significant differences in select access to care measures were found among young adults with hypertension between 2006-2009 and 2011-2014, as was found among young adults generally. Changes in extension of dependent insurance coverage in 2…
View article: Use of Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Among Heart Attack Survivors — 20 States and the District of Columbia, 2013 and Four States, 2015
Use of Outpatient Cardiac Rehabilitation Among Heart Attack Survivors — 20 States and the District of Columbia, 2013 and Four States, 2015 Open
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States (1). Each year, approximately 790,000 adults have a myocardial infarction (heart attack), including 210,000 that are recurrent heart attacks (2). Cardiac rehabilitation (reha…
View article: Home blood pressure monitoring among adults—American Heart Association Cardiovascular Health Consumer Survey, 2012
Home blood pressure monitoring among adults—American Heart Association Cardiovascular Health Consumer Survey, 2012 Open
Home blood pressure monitoring ( HBPM ) among hypertensive adults was assessed using the 2012 American Heart Association Cardiovascular Health Consumer Survey. The prevalence of hypertension was 25.5% and 53.8% of those reported HBPM . App…
View article: Change in US Adult Consumer Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Related to Sodium Intake and Reduction: SummerStyles 2012 and 2015
Change in US Adult Consumer Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Related to Sodium Intake and Reduction: SummerStyles 2012 and 2015 Open
Purpose: To describe changes in consumer knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors related to sodium reduction from 2012 to 2015. Design: A cross-sectional analysis using 2 online, national research panel surveys. Setting: United States. Partici…
View article: Insurance Status Among Adults With Hypertension—The Impact of Underinsurance
Insurance Status Among Adults With Hypertension—The Impact of Underinsurance Open
Background Hypertension is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Health insurance coverage affects hypertension treatment and control, but limited information is available for US adults with hypertension who are classified as u…
View article: Nonadherence to Antihypertensive Medication Among Hypertensive Adults in the United States─HealthStyles, 2010
Nonadherence to Antihypertensive Medication Among Hypertensive Adults in the United States─HealthStyles, 2010 Open
Nonadherence, or not taking medications as prescribed, to antihypertensive medications has been associated with uncontrolled hypertension. The authors analyzed data from HealthStyles 2010 to assess medication nonadherence among adults with…