Effect of Race on Outcomes (Stroke and Death) in Patients >65 Years With Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with stroke and death. We sought to determine whether there are any racial differences in the outcomes of death and stroke in patients with AF. We used Medicare administrative data from January 1, 2010, to December 31, 2011, to identify 517,941 patients with newly diagnosed AF. Of these, 452,986 patients (87%) were non-Hispanic white, 36,425 (7%) were black, and 28,530 (6%) were Hispanic. The association between race and outcomes of death and stroke were measured using Cox proportional hazard models.

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Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - April 16, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: Rajesh Kabra, Peter Cram, Saket Girotra, Mary Vaughan Sarrazin Tags: Arrhythmias and Conduction Disturbances Source Type: research