Women and Cardiovascular Disease: Addressing Disparities in Care

147 Pages·2014·0.95 MB·English

by  Kevin R Campbell

Women and
Cardiovascular
Disease
Addressing Disparities in Care
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Women and
Cardiovascular
Disease
Addressing Disparities in Care
Kevin R Campbell, MD, FACC
University of North Carolina, USA
Imperial College Press
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Campbell, Kevin R., author.
Women and cardiovascular disease : addressing disparities in care / Kevin R. Campbell.
p. ; cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 978-1-78326-500-8 (hardcover : alk. paper) -- ISBN 978-1-78326-501-5 (pbk. : alk. paper)
I. Title.
[DNLM: 1. Cardiovascular Diseases--therapy. 2. Women. 3. Healthcare Disparities. 4. Sex
Factors. 5. Treatment Outcome. WG 166]
RA645.C34
616.10082--dc23
2014034450
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Dedication
This book is dedicated to the women in my life. My wife and
daughter inspire me on a daily basis. They have endured countless
days of writing and revising manuscripts and have supported me
throughout my journey to completion. It is my hope that this
book will educate and engage others and ultimately improve
cardiovascular care for women all over the world.
My daughter, Bek, designed and created the cover art for this
book. As one of millions of people throughout the world with
type 1 insulin-dependent diabetes, she battles chronic disease on a
daily basis and handles all of the challenges diabetes brings with a
maturity beyond her years as well as a quiet grace. This book is my
gift to Bek — when I am no longer here to advocate for her, it is
my hope that there will be healthcare professionals that are armed
with the information they need to aggressively treat and prevent
needless cardiovascular deaths and disease in women. Moreover, I
hope that this book will serve to engage and motivate other
women to take control of their own heart health.
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About the Artist
Bek Campbell is a middle-school student in Raleigh, NC. She
enjoys the visual and performing arts, including drawing, digital
art, photography, singing in the school show choir and playing
guitar. While leaving her career choices open at this point, Bek has
a strong interest in film making.
Bek also enjoys animals and volunteers at a local animal shelter
assisting the shelter veterinarian with prepping and caring for cats
undergoing surgical procedures. Bek is the proud parent of four
rescue animals: three cats and a dog.
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About the Author
Dr Kevin R Campbell, MD, FACC is an assistant professor of
medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in the
division of cardiovascular medicine. Dr Campbell received his
undergraduate degree in biochemistry from North Carolina State
University and his medical degree from Wake Forest University.
He then completed his residency training in internal medicine at
the University of Virginia and fellowships in cardiology and cardiac
electrophysiology at Duke University.
Dr Campbell is an internationally recognized expert in the
prevention of sudden cardiac death in women. Inspired by his wife
and daughter, Dr Campbell is passionate about addressing gender
disparities in cardiovascular care and speaks to healthcare providers
all over the US in order to raise awareness for the treatment of
heart disease in women.
In addition to his clinical activities, Dr Campbell is an on-air
media expert and is the in-studio medical expert for WNCN TV in
Raleigh, NC. He also is an on-air contributor for Fox News
Channel and the Fox Business Channel, and appears live on
national television to provide insight into breaking medical stories
as well as commentary on healthcare policy.
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