Racial and ethnic disparities in the management and outcomes of cardiogenic shock complicating acute myocardial infarction

Non-acute myocardial infarction-associated cardiogenic shock in Hispanic patients: An analysis from the National Inpatient Sample Database

BACKGROUND

Current knowledge about non-acute myocardial infarction-associated cardiogenic shock (nAMI-CS) by ethnicity is limited. This study compares clinical features and outcomes of nAMI-CS in Hispanic versus non-Hispanic patients in the U.S.

METHODS

Hospitalizations with nAMI-CS from 2018 to 2020 were identified using the National Inpatient Sample (NIS) database. Patients were classified by ethnicity (Hispanic vs. non-Hispanic). Statistical analysis, including Chi-square and t-tests, was conducted using STATA version 18.

RESULTS

Out of 8607 nAMI-CS hospitalizations, 832 (9.6 %) were Hispanic. Hispanic patients were younger (62.3 ± 15.2 vs. 66.2 ± 15.3 years) and had higher incidences of smoking (2.4 % vs. 2.1 %), coronary artery disease (45.4 % vs. 44.1 %), myocardial infarction (2.9 % vs. 1.9 %), heart failure (10.1 % vs. 9.2 %), and diabetes mellitus (18.9 % vs. 18.1 %). They had lower incidences of hypertension (32.9 % vs. 34.3 %), valve disease (1.9 % vs. 2.1 %), and cerebrovascular disease (6.5 % vs. 8.5 %, all p < 0.005). Hispanic patients had slightly higher in-hospital mortality rates (18.6 % vs. 17 %, p < 0.001), with an adjusted odds ratio (aOR) of 1.20 (95 % CI: 1.01-1.50, p = 0.01). Their hospital stays were longer (17.7 ± 1.87 vs. 13.2 ± 0.31 days, p = 0.03) and costlier ($409,280 ± 591,582 vs. $291,298 ± 461,920, p = 0.03).

CONCLUSION

Hispanic nAMI-CS patients are younger, have more co-morbid conditions, longer hospital stays, higher costs, and higher in-hospital mortality rates than non-Hispanic patients. Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms behind these disparities.

The Price We Pay for Progression in Shock Care: Economic Burden, Accessibility, and Adoption of Shock-Teams and Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices

PURPOSE OF REVIEW

Cardiogenic shock (CS) is associated with high in-hospital and long-term mortality and morbidity that results in significant socio-economic impact. Due to the high costs associated with CS care, it is important to define the short- and long-term burden of this disease state on resources and review strategies to mitigate these.

RECENT FINDINGS

In recent times, the focus on CS continues to be on improving short-term outcomes, but there has been increasing emphasis on the long-term morbidity. In this review we discuss the long-term outcomes of CS and the role of hospital-level and system-level disparities in perpetuating this. We discuss mitigation strategies including developing evidence-based protocols and systems of care, improvement in risk stratification and evaluation of futility of care, all of which address the economic burden of CS. CS continues to remain the pre-eminent challenge in acute cardiovascular care, and a combination of multi-pronged strategies are needed to improve outcomes in this population.

Race, Ethnicity, and Gender Disparities in Acute Myocardial Infarction

Cardiovascular disease continues to be the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States. Despite advancements in medical care, there remain persistent racial, ethnic, and gender disparity in the diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis of individuals with cardiovascular disease. In this review we seek to discuss differences in pathophysiology, clinical course, and risk profiles in the management and outcomes of acute myocardial infarction and related high-risk states. We also seek to highlight the demographic and psychosocial inequities that cause disparities in acute cardiovascular care.

The association of racial differences with in-hospital outcomes of patients admitted for sinus node dysfunction

Background

The impact of race and its related social determinants of health on cardiovascular disease outcomes has been well documented. However, limited data exist regarding the association of race with in-hospital outcomes in patients admitted for sinus node dysfunction (SND).

Objective

To evaluate whether racial disparities exist in outcomes for patients hospitalized with a primary diagnosis of SND.

Methods

The National Inpatient Sample was queried from 2011 to 2018 for relevant ICD-9 and ICD-10 diagnosis and procedure codes. Baseline characteristics and in-hospital outcomes in patients with a primary diagnosis of SND were compared among White and non-White patients. A multivariate logistic regression model was used to adjust for potential confounding factors and statistically significant comorbidities between both cohorts.

Results

We identified 655,139 persons admitted with a primary diagnosis of SND, 520,926 (79.5%) of whom were White. Non-White patients had significantly higher all-cause mortality, length of stay, and total hospital cost. There were lower odds of pacemaker insertion (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] 1.13 [95% confidence interval (CI) 1.11–1.15]), temporary transvenous pacing (aOR 1.15 [95% CI 1.11–1.22]), and cardioversion (aOR 1.50 [95% CI 1.42–1.58]) in non-White patients. A subgroup analysis was performed and non-Hispanic Black race was predictive of a decreased odds of pacemaker insertion, cardioversion/defibrillation, and temporary transvenous pacing.

Conclusion

Significant differences of in-hospital outcomes exist between White and non-White patients with SND. These findings appeared to be primarily driven by disparities in non-Hispanic Black patients. Increased recognition and focused efforts to mitigate these disparities will improve the care of underrepresented populations treated for SND.