Figure 2. Major clinical determinants linked to sudden cardiac arrest in Hispanic/Latino populations.
The odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals presented in this figure stem from a multivariable logistic regression model, which has been adjusted for age, sex, and all clinical variables depicted. Established cardiovascular diseases, including coronary artery disease, atrial fibrillation, heart failure, stroke, chronic kidney disease, and heavy alcohol consumption, are significantly associated with an increased risk of sudden cardiac arrest. Additionally, diabetes shows a marginal association with increased risk, whereas PVD exhibits a marginal association with decreased risk. BMI = body mass index; CAD = coronary artery disease; CKD = chronic kidney disease; PM/AICD = pacemaker/automated implanted cardioverter-defibrillator; PVD = peripheral vascular disease. Reprinted from Reinier et al. with permission.16