Hispanics Less Likely to Get Repeat Arte...(evascularization either through CABG or ...),Health

Date:11/9/2008

evascularization either through CABG or PCI. However, despite having these risk factors for increased rates of restenosis (artery narrowing), Hispanics were found to be revascularized less often after initial PCI than their Caucasian counterparts," Parikh said.

"It is possible that a referral bias exists in which Hispanic patients are not being referred for coronary artery bypass surgery as commonly as Caucasians. Or, there may be mediating factors intrinsic to the Hispanic patient that could be protective toward restenosis," Parikh added.

More information

The U.S. National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute has more about coronary artery disease.

-- Robert Preidt

SOURCE: American Heart Association, news release, Nov. 9, 2008

'/>"/>

Copyright©2008 ScoutNews,LLC. All rights reserved

0 GOOD

Page: 1 2
Related medicine news :

1. Donate Life America Dispels Myths About Organ & Tissue Donation Among Hispanics During National Hispanic Heritage Month
2. Mega Events in September Allow Heart Health Campaign to Reach Tens of Thousands of Hispanics During Cholesterol Awareness Month
3. U.S. Health Initiative Targets Aging Hispanics
4. Uncontrolled Blood Pressure Highest Among Hispanics, Prompting New Hypertension Project in San Antonio
5. Mega Events in September, Including Chicago Event This Sat./Sun., Allow Heart Health Campaign to Reach Tens of Thousands of Hispanics During Cholesterol Awareness Month
6. Hispanics hypertension better controlled with equal access to care
7. Many U.S. Hispanics Struggle With Health Care System
8. Abbott Named One of the Best Companies for Hispanics by Hispanic Business Magazine
9. Latinos/Hispanics Across the Nation Recognize National Latino AIDS Awareness Day and Call to Action Leaders in Promoting HIV Testing, Prevention and Access to Care
10. New study questions disparities in vascular surgery among Hispanics
11. Blacks, Hispanics Live Longer With Alzheimers