Socioeconomic factors associated with outcome after cardiac arrest in patients under the age of 65.

ABSTRACT:

Aim

In a prior study of seven North American cities Pittsburgh had the highest crude rate of cardiac arrest deaths in patients 18 to 64 years of age, particularly in neighborhoods with lower socioeconomic status (SES). We hypothesized that lower SES, associated poor health behaviors (e.g., illicit drug use) and pre-existing comorbid conditions (grouped as socioeconomic factors [SE factors]) could affect the type and severity of cardiac arrest, thus outcomes.

Methods

We retrospectively identified patients aged 18 to 64 years treated for in-hospital (IHCA) and out-of hospital arrest (OHCA) at two Pittsburgh hospitals between January 2010 and July 2012. We abstracted data on baseline demographics and arrest characteristics like place of residence, insurance and employment statu

SUBMITTER: Uray T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4856150 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature