Socioeconomic Disparities in Patients Undergoing Alcohol Septal Ablation for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Alcohol septal ablation (ASA) effectively treats select patients with hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy (HOCM). Our study analyzes socioeconomic and geographic factors' influence on post-ASA outcomes to improve patient care and accessibility.

Methods

Using the National Inpatient Sample (2016-2021) and International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision codes, we identified patients with a primary diagnosis of HOCM who underwent ASA. Study populations were categorized into 3 groups based on the poverty income ratio. The primary outcome was in-hospital complications following the procedure. Secondary outcomes included length of stay, hospitalization costs, and disposition status.

Results

Of 8585 patients who underwent ASA, 45.3% were from low SES bac

SUBMITTER: Neppala S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12664621 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature