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Review
. 2014 Nov-Dec;57(3):237-43.
doi: 10.1016/j.pcad.2014.07.008. Epub 2014 Aug 2.

Peripheral artery disease and non-coronary atherosclerosis in Hispanics: another paradox?

Nketi I Forbang  1 , Jan M Hughes-Austin  2 , Matthew A Allison  2 , Michael H Criqui  2
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Review

Peripheral artery disease and non-coronary atherosclerosis in Hispanics: another paradox?

Nketi I Forbang et al. Prog Cardiovasc Dis. 2014 Nov-Dec.

Abstract

Hispanic Americans (HA) are a significant and increasing segment of the population who must be considered in future health planning. HA, compared to European Americans (EA), have a lower prevalence of coronary artery disease, but higher burden of cardiovascular disease risk factors. It remains unclear if this observation termed the 'Hispanic Paradox' also exists for vascular beds outside the heart. We present a review of the literature which suggests that this paradox may also exist for arteries in the extremities and neck.

Keywords: Carotid artery atherosclerosis; Hispanic paradox; Peripheral artery disease.

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Figure 1
Ethnic-specific prevalence of peripheral arterial disease in men. NHW = non-Hispanic white, AA = African American, HS = Hispanic Americans, AS = Asian- Americans, AI = American Indian
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Figure 2
Ethnic-specific prevalence of peripheral arterial disease in women. NHW = non-Hispanic white, AA = African American, HS = Hispanic Americans, AS = Asian Americans, AI = American Indian
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