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SCAI: Young African-American Patients With Coronary Artery Disease Impacted by Non-Traditional Risk Factors


April 28, 2021
New Study Demonstrates HIV, Mental Health, Obesity and Substance Use Disorders as Risk Factors on Most Common Type of Heart Disease in Young African American Patients
WASHINGTON, D.C, (April 28, 2021) – A retrospective analysis of risk factors for coronary artery disease (CAD) in young African American patients is being presented today at the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography and Interventions (SCAI) 2021 Virtual Scientific Sessions. The findings reveal this specific patient segment, African-Americans under age 45, experiences greater CAD risk factors related to smoking, drug and alcohol abuse, HIV as well as mental health conditions including anxiety and depression.
 
CAD is the most common type of heart disease, with high blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea and diabetes among traditional risk factors. ....

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