DeeDee Stiepan | (TNS) Mayo Clinic News Network Recent studies reveal a concerning trend in the cardiovascular health of LGBTQ+ adults. They experience worse heart health compared to their cisgender heterosexual peers. LGBTQ+ people also tend to have a higher prevalence of cardiovascular disease risk factors. In this Mayo Clinic Minute, Dr. Rekha Mankad, a Mayo Clinic cardiologist, explains what may be putting LGBTQ+ adults at higher risk for cardiovascular disease and what can be done to lower their risk. “The LGBTQI community is a marginalized group of individuals.