Racial disparities among older adults with acute myocardial infarction: The SILVER-AMI study.

Patrick C Demkowicz Alexandra M HajdukJohn A DodsonCarol R OladeleSarwat I Chaudhry

Published in: Journal of the American Geriatrics Society (2022)

Black participants had a more geriatric phenotype despite a younger average age, with more functional impairments. Controlling for functional impairments and geriatric conditions attenuated disparities in 6-month mortality somewhat. These findings highlight the importance of systematically assessing functional impairment during hospitalization and also ensuring equitable access to community programs to support post-AMI recovery among Black older adults.

Keyphrases

acute myocardial infarction
percutaneous coronary intervention
healthcare
physical activity
public health
left ventricular
mental health
gold nanoparticles
cardiovascular events
risk factors
coronary artery disease
atrial fibrillation