Appendix B.
Quality of heart failure Care as a function of race
| Heart Failure Quality Metrics | White Patients (n=105 204) | Black Patients (n=30 290) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Performance measures | |||
| Discharge instructions | 90.5 | 91.6 | 0.017 |
| Smoking history and cessation counseling | 96.6 | 97.0 | 0.512 |
| Anticoagulation for atrial fibrillation | 69.1 | 65.0 | <0.001 |
| Blood pressure <140/90 at discharge | 81.3 | 78.3 | <0.001 |
| Aldosterone antagonist for LVSD at discharge | 29.4 | 31.4 | 0.036 |
| Hydralazine/isordil for blacks at discharge | — | 25.1 | — |
| ICD counseling or ICD placed/prescribed at discharge for ejection fraction ≤35% | 50.4 | 53.2 | 0.019 |
| Achievement measures | |||
| ACEI/ARB for LVSD | 90.2 | 91.9 | 0.009 |
| Evidence‐based β‐blocker for LVSD | 74.2 | 77.6 | <0.001 |
| Ejection fraction assessment | 98.0 | 99.0 | <0.001 |