Disparities in Rates of Acute MI Hospitalization and Coronary Procedures on the US-Mexico Border

Are Hispanic patients with subarachnoid hemorrhage treated differently in border states than in nonborder states?

“…2 For instance, a study by Gillum et al reported significant health care disparities between Hispanics in border states and Hispanics in nonborder states receiving care for coronary artery disease. 3 The authors observed an underutilization of hospital inpatient care for coronary artery disease in Hispanics living in the border states Texas, Arizona, and California compared with Hispanics living in nonborder states. Likewise, other studies have shown that Hispanics are less likely than non-Hispanic whites to be treated with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator for acute ischemic stroke.…”

“…that is, in Arizona, California, New Mexico, and Texas. 3 Hispanics living in these states tend to have higher poverty rates, less access to medical care, and be less acculturated to US health care. 2 For instance, a study by Gillum et al reported significant health care disparities between Hispanics in border states and Hispanics in nonborder states receiving care for coronary artery disease.…”