Racial and ethnic disparities in arrhythmia care: A call for action

Thomas, Kevin L.; Garg, Jalaj; Velagapudi, Poonam; Gopinathannair, Rakesh; Chung, Mina K.; Kusumoto, Fred; Ajijola, Olujimi A.; Jackson, Larry R.; Turagam, Mohit K.; Joglar, José A.; Sogade, Felix; Fontaine, John M.; Krahn, Andrew D.; Russo, Andrea M.; Albert, Christine M.; Lakkireddy, Dhanunjaya

doi:10.1016/j.hrthm.2022.06.001

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“…The racial variability is likely attributable to differences in risk factors, social factors, and environmental factors. 4 Our study showed that males have a greater burden of VT‐related mortality, and this difference could be attributable to differences in the prevalence of ischemic heart disease and sex differences in susceptibility to sustained ventricular arrhythmias. 5 …”

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Trends and disparities in ventricular tachycardia mortality in the United States

Ibrahim

Sroubek

Nakhla

et al. 2023

Cardiovasc electrophysiol

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We aimed to evaluate trends and disparities in mortality from ventricular tachycardia in patients with underlying cardiovascular disease. We performed cross‐sectional analyses using publicly available data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention Wide‐Ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research database. We identified a total of 7025 deaths from ventricular tachycardia between the years 2007 and 2020. Overall, age‐adjusted mortality rates increased from 0.22 in 1999 to 0.32 in 2020 (p < .05). Black female and male adults had higher age‐adjusted mortality rates compared to White female and male adults, respectively (p < .05). Disproportionate age‐adjusted mortality rates among male populations and Southern residents were also observed. This study demonstrated an increase in deaths related to ventricular tachycardia since 2007. Significant differences in mortality exist across racial, gender, and geographic subgroups.

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Trends and disparities in ventricular tachycardia mortality in the United States

Ibrahim

Sroubek

Nakhla

et al. 2023

Cardiovasc electrophysiol

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“…Previous research studies have shown disparities in the management of arrhythmias and treatment effectiveness in various ethnic groups, including African American (AA)/Black and Asian populations, but only limited data exist for Hispanic/Latino and Indigenous groups. [1][2][3] Moreover, health disparities that could impede the detection of these arrhythmias in these two populations have yet to be fully explored. The goal of this review is to advance our understanding of the fundamental aspects of cardiac pathophysiology and shed light on potential population-specific factors influencing susceptibility to SCD.…”

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“…There is a growing interest in cardiac electrophysiology studies with a particular focus on cardiac ion channelopathies and sudden cardiac death (SCD) in diverse populations. Previous research studies have shown disparities in the management of arrhythmias and treatment effectiveness in various ethnic groups, including African American (AA)/Black and Asian populations, but only limited data exist for Hispanic/Latino and Indigenous groups 1–3 . Moreover, health disparities that could impede the detection of these arrhythmias in these two populations have yet to be fully explored.…”

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Arrhythmias and ion channelopathies causing sudden cardiac death in Hispanic/Latino and Indigenous populations

Zaveri,

Chahine,

Boutjdir

2024

Cardiovasc electrophysiol

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The limited literature and increasing interest in studies on cardiac electrophysiology, explicitly focusing on cardiac ion channelopathies and sudden cardiac death in diverse populations, has prompted a comprehensive examination of existing research. Our review specifically targets Hispanic/Latino and Indigenous populations, which are often underrepresented in healthcare studies. This review encompasses investigations into genetic variants, epidemiology, etiologies, and clinical risk factors associated with arrhythmias in these demographic groups. The review explores the Hispanic paradox, a phenomenon linking healthcare outcomes to socioeconomic factors within Hispanic communities in the United States. Furthermore, it discusses studies exemplifying this observation in the context of arrhythmias and ion channelopathies in Hispanic populations. Current research also sheds light on disparities in overall healthcare quality in Indigenous populations. The available yet limited literature underscores the pressing need for more extensive and comprehensive research on cardiac ion channelopathies in Hispanic/Latino and Indigenous populations. Specifically, additional studies are essential to fully characterize pathogenic genetic variants, identify population‐specific risk factors, and address health disparities to enhance the detection, prevention, and management of arrhythmias and sudden cardiac death in these demographic groups.

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“…Previous research studies have shown disparities in the management of arrhythmias and treatment effectiveness in various ethnic groups, including African American (AA)/Black and Asian populations, but only limited data exists for Hispanic/Latino and Indigenous groups. [1][2][3] Moreover, health disparities that could impede the detection of these arrhythmias in these two populations have yet to be fully explored. The goal of this review is to advance our understanding of the fundamental aspects of cardiac pathophysiology and shed light on potential population-specific factors influencing susceptibility to SCD.…”

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confidence: 99%

Arrhythmias and Ion Channelopathies Causing Sudden Cardiac Death in Hispanic/Latino and Indigenous Populations

Boutjdir,

Zaveri,

Chahine

2024

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The limited literature and increasing interest in studies on cardiac electrophysiology, explicitly focusing on cardiac ion channelopathies and sudden cardiac death (SCD) in diverse populations, has prompted a comprehensive examination of existing research. Our review specifically targets Hispanic/Latino and Indigenous populations, which are often underrepresented in healthcare studies. This review encompasses investigations into genetic variants, epidemiology, etiologies, and clinical risk factors associated with arrhythmias in these demographic groups. The review explores the Hispanic paradox, a phenomenon linking healthcare outcomes to socioeconomic factors within Hispanic communities in the United States. Furthermore, it discusses studies exemplifying this observation in the context of arrhythmias and ion channelopathies in Hispanic populations. Current research also sheds light on disparities in overall healthcare quality in Indigenous populations. The available yet limited literature underscores the pressing need for more extensive and comprehensive research on cardiac ion channelopathies in Hispanic/Latino and Indigenous populations. Specifically, additional studies are essential to fully characterize pathogenic genetic variants, identify population-specific risk factors, and address health disparities to enhance the detection, prevention, and management of arrhythmias and SCD in these demographic groups.

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Racial and ethnic disparities in arrhythmia care: A call for action

Cited by 12 publications

References 104 publications

Trends and disparities in ventricular tachycardia mortality in the United States

Trends and disparities in ventricular tachycardia mortality in the United States

Arrhythmias and ion channelopathies causing sudden cardiac death in Hispanic/Latino and Indigenous populations

Arrhythmias and Ion Channelopathies Causing Sudden Cardiac Death in Hispanic/Latino and Indigenous Populations

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