Neighborhood Variation in Rate of Revascularization among Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients in New York City
Joint Authors
Source
Cardiology Research and Practice
Issue
Vol. 2011, Issue 2011 (31 Dec. 2011), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2011-10-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Objective.
To identify modifiable neighborhood factors and quantify their effect on the rate of revascularization among acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients.
Method.
Using the New York City hospital discharge records during 1998–2002, we employed a hierarchical regression model that integrates patient-level risk factors and neighborhood-level factors to retrospectively examine revascularization patterns among AMI patients.
Results.
Access to revascularization varied substantially (27%–88%) among neighborhoods.
Ready access to a hospital with on-site capacity of revascularization increased the likelihood of receiving the procedure after adjusting for individual-level sociodemographic factors and comorbidity.
More than 64% of the variation in rate of revascularization is explained by access to revascularization.
Conclusion.
Optimizing the AMI patients' delivery system to hospitals with on-site capacity of revascularization might enhance access to needed care thereby help to alleviate the prevailing variation in the rate of revascularization among New York City neighborhoods.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Negassa, Abdissa& Fang, Jing. 2011. Neighborhood Variation in Rate of Revascularization among Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients in New York City. Cardiology Research and Practice،Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464740
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Negassa, Abdissa& Fang, Jing. Neighborhood Variation in Rate of Revascularization among Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients in New York City. Cardiology Research and Practice No. 2011 (2011), pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464740
American Medical Association (AMA)
Negassa, Abdissa& Fang, Jing. Neighborhood Variation in Rate of Revascularization among Acute Myocardial Infarction Patients in New York City. Cardiology Research and Practice. 2011. Vol. 2011, no. 2011, pp.1-7.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-464740
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-464740