Publications by authors named "Kari D Moore"
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- National stroke registries enhance patient care and outcomes, but their usage differs across countries, with the U.S. requiring specific performance measures for stroke center certification.
- The U.S. has two main stroke registries: a voluntary one by the American Heart Association and a CDC-funded competitive registry, yet compliance with care processes varies, impacting quality improvements.
- The article explores interhospital collaboration in stroke care improvements, particularly in Kentucky, and suggests that successful models can be adapted internationally for better stroke care across various organizations.
Cardiovascular disparities remain pervasive in the United States. Unequal disease burden is evident among population groups based on sex, race, ethnicity, socioeconomic status, educational attainment, nativity, or geography. Despite the significant declines in cardiovascular disease mortality rates in all demographic groups during the last 50 years, large disparities remain by sex, race, ethnicity, and geography.
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