Disparities in the Use of Drug-Eluting Coronary Stents by Race, Ethnicity, Payer, and Hospital

摘要

Background: Many studies have shown that drug-eluting stents (DESs) are associated with better outcomes for patients receiving coronary stents, and earlier studies showed disparities in use by race and payer. It is of interest to know whether these differences persist in an era of higher use of DESs and to examine DES use differences across providers.