Abstract 15714: Racial Disparities in Major Adverse Cardiac and Cerebrovascular Events Among Young Women (Aged 18-44) Admitted in Rural Settings: “A Comprehensive National Inpatient Analysis 2019”
Chenna reddy Tera, Priyanka Vatsavayi, Sahas Reddy Jitta, Supriya Maramreddy, Shobana Krishnamurthy, Sridevi Tripuraneni, Diksha Sanjana Pasnoor, Saisree Reddy Adla Jala, Medha Reddy, Utheja Dasari, Aisha Farooq, kavya jammula, Rupak Desai- Physiology (medical)
- Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine
Background: Limited research has focused on the rising incidence of major adverse cardiac and cerebrovascular events (MACCE) among young women (aged 18-44) with at least one traditional cardiovascular disease risk factor (CVD), especially in rural hospital settings. We aimed to address this research gap by providing insights into the burden of CVD in this population.
Methods: Using data from the National Inpatient Sample (2019), we identified young women (aged 18-44) with at least one cardiovascular risk factor admitted to rural hospitals. Baseline demographics, comorbidities, and outcomes were assessed, including MACCE and all-cause mortality. Multivariable logistic regression was performed, adjusting for age, race, income, and comorbidities.
Results: Among 179,410 young women, MACCE occurred in 2,455 individuals (1.4%), with varying rates among racial groups: whites (1.2%), blacks (2.4%), Hispanics (1.3%), Asian or Pacific Islanders (API) (2%), Native Americans (NA) (1.6%), and others (1%). All-cause mortality was observed in 385 women (0.2%), with rates of 0.2% for whites and 0.4% for blacks. Blacks had twice the event rates of MACCE, and all-cause mortality compared to whites. Comorbidities and substance abuse were associated with MACCE (P<0.001). In higher-income households, multivariable analysis adjusted for confounders revealed significantly higher odds of MACCE in blacks (OR 1.23, 95% CI 0.11-14.08), API (OR 4.48, 95% CI 1.06-18.93), and NA (OR 10.22, 95% CI 1.03-101.50) compared to whites. In contrast, mortality rates were lower for Hispanics than whites (OR 0.24, 95% CI 0.02-3.80) (all p < 0.001) (Table 1).
Conclusion: In higher-income households, greater odds of MACCE were noted among blacks, API, and NA compared to whites. Future research should focus on understanding factors contributing to these disparities and developing interventions to prioritize equitable healthcare access for rural women across diverse ethnic and income classes.