title: Peripheral artery disease and non-coronary atherosclerosis in Hispanics: another paradox?
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.
authors.affiliation: Division of Preventive Medicine, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA. Electronic address: nforbang@gmail.com.
authors.forename: Nketi I
authors.initials: NI
authors.lastname: Forbang
authors.affiliation: Division of Preventive Medicine, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA.
authors.forename: Jan M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Hughes-Austin
authors.affiliation: Division of Preventive Medicine, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA.
authors.forename: Matthew A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Allison
authors.affiliation: Division of Preventive Medicine, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, University of California San Diego, La Jolla, CA.
authors.forename: Michael H
authors.initials: MH
authors.lastname: Criqui
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D016893:Carotid Stenosis / Q000208:ethnology*; D005260:Female; D006630:Hispanic or Latino / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D058729:Peripheral Arterial Disease / Q000208:ethnology*; D015995:Prevalence; D012307:Risk Factors; D013349:Subclavian Steal Syndrome / Q000208:ethnology*; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
keywords: Carotid artery atherosclerosis; Hispanic paradox; Peripheral artery disease