One Year After Angioplasty Hispanics Less Likely To Have Repeat Revascularizations

Hispanic patients were 57 percent less likely than Caucasian patients to undergo coronary artery bypass surgery (CABG) one year after successful angioplasty, a type of percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to open blockages in the coronary arteries. Hispanics also had a trend toward lower rates of overall repeat revascularization procedures including stenting and bypass surgery, according to a study presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2008.

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Filed under: Cardiovascular on November 11th, 2008