"To Speak of Death Is to Invite It": Provider Perceptions of Palliative Care for Cardiovascular Patients in Western Kenya.

Context: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death globally and a significant health burden in Kenya. Despite improved outcomes in CVD, palliative care has limited implementation for CVD in low-income and middle-income countries. This may be partly because of providers' perceptions of palliative care and end-of-life decision making for patients with CVD.