NOWINCLUDED is here so you don’t skip a beat when it comes to your heart health.
When it comes to matters of the heart, Black people experience it all.
Heart disease is the top killer in the U.S., and we suffer from it more than any other race. And, we are less likely to get the right treatment for it.
NOWINCLUDED is here to make sure this doesn’t continue.
Through our heart health community, we support people like you, or someone you know, who may be at greater risk for heart disease. By joining our community, you’ll get access to trusted resources to keep your heart problems at bay.
Heart challenges are Debra’s number one health concern. Listen to hear why her family’s health history and issues with medication make her take her heart health seriously.
When it comes to your heart, here are some common conditions that impact our community the most.
Arrhythmia simply means “irregular heartbeat.” When your heart is beating too fast, too slow, or at a different pace altogether, it can increase your chances of other conditions like strokes or heart failure.
Heart attacks happen when the blood flow to the heart is blocked or reduced. This can happen due to fat or other substances that can get in the way of your heart receiving the blood it needs.
Also known as high blood pressure (HBP), more than 50% of Black Americans have hypertension. Often called the “silent killer,” when uncontrolled, HBP can lead to other chronic diseases such as heart disease and chronic kidney disease.
These are just a few heart conditions, but there are more. Read this article to learn more about the conditions that can change how your heart functions, whether it’s how blood flows in it or how it beats.
When we are not included in clinical research for heart disease, we can’t be sure if a treatment will work just as well or be just as safe for us as it will for other races.
By participating in clinical research, we can give ourselves a chance to have treatments that may work better and be safer for us.
Learning more about clinical research can be a critical step in improving health outcomes for future generations.
You don’t have to go through heart health issues alone. NOWINCLUDED is here to make sure you have the resources and knowledge you need to keep your heart healthy. Stay on top of your heart health by joining the NOWINCLUDED community today.
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When it comes to your heart, here are some common conditions that impact our community the most.
The Black Heart Association is here for you and your heart. Click to learn about their Mobile Heart Center and Black Heart University- as well as getting tips and tricks for managing your heart health.
Want even more Black heart health resources? Check out Healthline’s list of articles to help you manage high blood pressure, heart disease, and stroke- all tailored to the Black health experience.
Rebounding from heart issues can be incredibly difficult. WomenHeart provides support groups for women recovering from heart failure, with both virtual and in-person options.
