Outcomes of African American vs. Non-African American Women With Peripartum Cardiomyopathy: A Comparison Analysis Between Canadian and United States Cohorts

Abstract

of these patients had a CV-related ER visit during the KT year (relative reduction of 72.0%; p < 0.0001). Moreover, 36.0% of patients required an all-cause ER visit prior to KT compared to 13.4 % (relative reduction of 62.8%; p < 0.0001) during the year of KT. CONCLUSION: One-year multi-disciplinary nursing-led KT and integrated AF care was associated with substantial reductions in CV-related ER visits and all-cause ER visits. Our results may justify future investment in similar models of AF care. Longer follow-up is also needed to ensure that the benefits of integrated AF care and KT persist after cessation of KT and integrated AF care.