Key result
Among patients awaiting coronary angiography, 73% delayed seeking care for ≥1 month; race was not associated with delay, but VA site of care predicted longer delays.
Population
1,652 patients awaiting coronary angiography at three VA and one non-VA Medical Center
Design
Cross-sectional
Authors
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VA care site may drive delays before angiography; hypothesis-generating for access interventions, pending prospective confirmation.
Cross-Sectional (n=1,652)
Yes
Race does not appear to be associated with delay in seeking care among patients awaiting coronary angiography, but site of care and prior revascularization are significant predictors.
Conigliaro et al. (2002) conducted a cross-sectional in Coronary artery disease (n=1,652). Race (Black vs. White) and Site of Care (VA vs. non-VA) was evaluated on Time between symptom onset and presentation for medical care. Among patients awaiting coronary angiography, 73% delayed seeking care for ≥1 month; race was not associated with delay, but VA site of care predicted longer delays.
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