Identifying Racial Disparities in Access to TAVR Procedures in a South Carolinian Safety-Net Hospital - 2022 Quality Summit presentation (Non-CE)-Identifying Racial Disparities in Access to TAVR Procedures in a South Carolinian Safety-Net Hospital

Identifying Racial Disparities in Access to TAVR Procedures in a South Carolinian Safety-Net Hospital - Srivastava

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The video transcript discusses the access to transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) procedures and the disparities in its uptake among different racial groups. The presenters conducted a study in Spartanburg, South Carolina, to analyze the access to TAVR in the area. They highlight the impact of aortic stenosis, a disease primarily affecting the aging population, and the benefits of TAVR in replacing the aortic valve and improving survival rates. They also discuss the low survival rates associated with untreated aortic stenosis and the risks and outcomes of TAVR compared to traditional open-heart surgery. The presenters present data on the demographics of TAVR patients and survey respondents, revealing disparities in demographics, insurance, primary care physician access, healthcare exposure, and socioeconomic status. They discuss the need to address healthcare disparities, particularly along racial lines, and suggest local education campaigns, clinician referral programs, and financial support for infrastructure changes as potential solutions. The presenters express gratitude to their partners, collaborating organizations, and survey respondents.

Keywords

transcatheter aortic valve replacement

TAVR procedures

racial disparities

aortic stenosis

access to TAVR

survival rates