Disparities in Statin Use During Outpatient Visits of Adults (Age 18 to 64 Years) With Coronary Heart Disease in the Medicaid Population in the United States (from the National Ambulatory Medical Care Survey Database 2006 to 2015)

Statins have strong recommendations for secondary prevention of future cardiovascular events in patients with ischemic heart disease (IHD).1 However, statins remain vastly underused in patients with cardiovascular disease and those at high risk of cardiovascular disease.2 The identified factors contributing to health care disparities in vulnerable population include having a low income, older age, being residents of rural area, and residing in southeastern United States.3 Multiple analyses from various databases have reported that disparities in optimal use of statins are more prevalent among racial/ethnic minorities.
Source: The American Journal of Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Authors: Source Type: research