Gap in Knowledge: Hispanic/Latino and Indigenous Populations
Herein, we aimed to conduct a review of ion channelopathies and SCD studies in two underrepresented demographics, namely Hispanics/Latinos and Indigenous populations. Surprisingly, we discovered that there is an immense deficit of studies available.5 This highlights a stark need for further studies on the genetic risk factors in these populations and the socioeconomic disparities that may increase the lifetime risk of SCD. Our aim with this review is to highlight the necessity of expanding the body of available medical research on adverse cardiovascular arrhythmic events and ion channelopathies in Hispanic/Latino and Indigenous demographics to eventually bridge disparities in the detection, prevention, and management of these conditions.