Ethnicity and stroke risk in patients with atrial fibrillation

Conclusions
Despite a reduced prevalence of AF among South Asian patients, their risk of stroke is higher than for white patients or black African/Caribbean patients in association with diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and hypertension. Under-prescription of anticoagulation persists in all ethnic groups, a deficit most pronounced in the elderly. Use of the CHA2DS2VASc score would enhance optimal management in primary care.

Source: Heart - July 5, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Mathur, R., Pollara, E., Hull, S., Schofield, P., Ashworth, M., Robson, J. Tags: Drugs: cardiovascular system, Hypertension, Epidemiology Heart rhythm disorders Source Type: research