Management and outcome in foreign-born vs native-born patients with myocardial infarction in Sweden
Sammy Zwackman,
Jenny Häggström,
Emil Hagström
et al.
Abstract:Background
Previous studies on disparities in healthcare and outcome have shown conflicting results. The aim of this study was to assess differences in baseline characteristics, management, and outcome in myocardial infarction (MI) patients, by country of birth.
Methods
In total, 194 259 MI patients (64% male, 15% foreign-born) from the nationwide SWEDEHEART registry were included and compared by geographic region of birth. T… Show more
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