Disparities in cardiovascular disease often show up as later detection and later treatment (which reduces treatment options). So we want to lower barriers for earlier screening.
#ResearchDiversity To answer Q2: we are developing health care solutions that have the price point and ease of use that can be used in community setting. This is intentional and meant to reduce health care disparities.
#ResearchDiversity Q1 my research has always been about finding new solutions to problems. So founding a company seemed a natural extension of my research. I have been giving advice for awhile now so having a company seems a more formal way of doing what I have been doing
#researchdiversity Q3: I have learned from the small business program how to summarise our goals. In particular, how to generate excitement and interest in our products. Focusing in the solution and problem!
Peripheral artery disease (#PAD) affects 1 in 8 adults age 60+, & while leg pain/cramps can be a sign of the disease, 40% of PAD patients do not 🚫 have leg pain at all.
Share this #CardioSmart infographic w/ your patients for #PADAwareness Month: https://t.co/FOX2Gai1hj