BACKGROUND AND HYPOTHESIS: Limited data exist regarding racial differences in heart failure. The objective of this prospective study was to document racial differences in the baseline demographics and patterns of health care utilization and outcomes in patients with heart failure. METHODS: The data on 163 consecutive patients (113 black, 50 white) admitted with a diagnosis of heart failure confirmed by pulmonary congestion on chest x-ray were prospectively evaluated. Patient demographics, physical examination findings at admission, comorbid conditions, and medications at admission and discharge were analyzed. Follow-up was performed to document visits to the physician's office after discharge and readmission rate during a 6-month time period. RESULTS: Compared with whites, blacks were younger in age (mean age 63.8 +/- 13.7 years vs. 70.8 +/- 13.1, p = 0.003), and had a higher prevalence of hypertension (86 vs. 66%, p = 0.004), left ventricular hypertrophy (24 vs. 8%, p = 0.02), ejection fraction < 40% (64 vs. 43%, p = 0.03), and readmission rate (33 vs. 18%, p = 0.05). Whites had a higher prevalence of atrial fibrillation (42 vs. 21%, p = 0.006) and more frequently followed up with their cardiologists as outpatients (58 vs. 39%, p = 0.04). CONCLUSION: Significant racial differences exist in patients with heart failure with regard to age, incidence, etiologic factors, left ventricular hypertrophy, left ventricular function, and clinical follow-up. It is important to consider these racial differences in the evaluation and management of patients with heart failure.
BACKGROUND AND HYPOTHESIS: Limited data exist regarding racial differences in heart failure. The objective of this prospective study was to document racial differences in the baseline demographics and patterns of health care utilization and outcomes in patients with heart failure. METHODS: The data on 163 consecutive patients (113 black, 50 white) admitted with a diagnosis of heart failure confirmed by pulmonary congestion on chest x-ray were prospectively evaluated. Patient demographics, physical examination findings at admission, comorbid conditions, and medications at admission and discharge were analyzed. Follow-up was performed to document visits to the physician's office after discharge and readmission rate during a 6-month time period. RESULTS: Compared with whites, blacks were younger in age (mean age 63.8 +/- 13.7 years vs. 70.8 +/- 13.1, p = 0.003), and had a higher prevalence of hypertension (86 vs. 66%, p = 0.004), left ventricular hypertrophy (24 vs. 8%, p = 0.02), ejection fraction < 40% (64 vs. 43%, p = 0.03), and readmission rate (33 vs. 18%, p = 0.05). Whites had a higher prevalence of atrial fibrillation (42 vs. 21%, p = 0.006) and more frequently followed up with their cardiologists as outpatients (58 vs. 39%, p = 0.04). CONCLUSION: Significant racial differences exist in patients with heart failure with regard to age, incidence, etiologic factors, left ventricular hypertrophy, left ventricular function, and clinical follow-up. It is important to consider these racial differences in the evaluation and management of patients with heart failure.
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