Multidisciplinary Approach to Reduce Cardiovascular Health Disparities

Multidisciplinary Approach to Reduce Cardiovascular Health Disparities in the Baltimore RAcial Minority CommunitiEs (M-BRACE Trial)

The goal of this observational study is to investigate the potential differences in thrombogenicity between black and white patients admitted with atherothrombotic events including acute coronary syndrome, multi-vessel coronary disease, and ischemic stroke.

Participants will engage in laboratory testing and health outcome assessments.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients ≥18 years of age admitted with ACS, AIS, or multi-vessel CAD
• Competent mental condition to provide informed consent and able to participate in follow-ups

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant women
• Currently enrolled in an investigational drug or device trial
• Undergoing treatment for neoplastic, autoimmune, or connective tissue disease
• COVID-19 infection within 30 days of enrollment
• Known history of hepatitis or HIV
• Deemed unfit to participate according to the investigator
• Known history of drug abuse
• Known platelet count of <100,000/mm3
• Hematocrit < 25%