Sex and race disparities in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy treatment: Unequal implantable cardioverter-defibrillator use during hospitalization Feb. 13, 2023 Overview Show transcript Overview Juan A. Crestanello, M.D., is a cardiovascular surgeon and department chair of Cardiovascular Surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Crestanello, who specializes in surgery for valvular heart disease, discusses sex and race disparities in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy treatment. Receive Mayo Clinic news in your inbox. Sign up Related ContentArticle20-year review suggests athletes with genetic heart disease may return safely to competitive sports VID-20548568 Medical Professionals Sex and race disparities in hypertrophic cardiomyopathy treatment: Unequal implantable cardioverter-defibrillator use during hospitalization