Cardiovascular
Heart Disease & Hypertension
The #1 killer in Black men, salt sensitivity genetics, and stress-induced cardiomyopathy.
Last updated April 15, 2026
Who is most affected
- Black men (cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death)
- Black women (higher rates of stress-induced cardiomyopathy)
- Veterans (higher rates of hypertension and post-deployment cardiac risk)
- Adults with salt-sensitive hypertension
Key disparities
- Hypertension develops earlier and progresses faster
- Heart attacks happen at younger ages
- Pain bias delays cardiac workups in emergency settings
- Stress-induced (Takotsubo) cardiomyopathy is underrecognized in Black women
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Why the numbers diverge so early
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Salt sensitivity, lifestyle, and what isn’t lifestyle
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What you can ask at your next appointment
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