Publications by authors named "Sheena Foskett"
Article Synopsis
- Heart failure (HF) is significantly more common in Indigenous Australians in Central Australia compared to non-Indigenous Australians, affecting younger individuals and females more.
- From 2019 to 2021, a study included 424 patients with reduced ejection fraction, revealing higher rates of rheumatic heart disease, diabetes, and severe chronic kidney disease among Indigenous patients.
- Despite similar clinical treatment across both groups, Indigenous individuals experienced higher rates of major adverse cardiovascular events and mortality, highlighting the need for targeted health interventions.
