Thursday, March 19, 2009
race difference
SUMMARY AND COMMENT
Does Race Affect Risk for Early Heart Failure?
March 18, 2009 | Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM
Findings from the CARDIA study reveal a much higher incidence of heart failure in young blacks than in young whites.
Reviewing: Bibbins-Domingo K et al. N Engl J Med 2009 Mar 19; 360:1179
Peterson E and Yancy CW. N Engl J Med 2009 Mar 19; 360:1172
Does Race Affect Risk for Early Heart Failure?
March 18, 2009 | Harlan M. Krumholz, MD, SM
Findings from the CARDIA study reveal a much higher incidence of heart failure in young blacks than in young whites.
Reviewing: Bibbins-Domingo K et al. N Engl J Med 2009 Mar 19; 360:1179
Peterson E and Yancy CW. N Engl J Med 2009 Mar 19; 360:1172