Hispanics Less Likely To Have Repeat Revascularizations 1 Year After Angioplasty
Sunday, November 9, 2008 - 13:28
in Health & Medicine
Hispanics undergoing balloon procedures or stenting to open blocked arteries are less likely to require further revascularization procedures. Hispanics have a higher rate of diabetes and longer lesions in blocked arteries. More aggressive prevention and early detection of risk factors are needed for Hispanic patients before they reach the cath labs.