Meta-Analysis of Racial Disparity in Utilization of Oral Anticoagulation for Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in the United States (US), and is associated with a substantial increase in the risk of ischemic stroke. Although prevalence of AF is lower in black individuals, they face a higher risk of stroke compared with patients of white race. 1 Tedla YG Schwartz SM Silberman P Greenland P Passman RS. Racial disparity in the prescription of anticoagulants and risk of stroke and bleeding in atrial...