Table 2 Presenting signs and symptoms
Variable | Black (n = 680) | White (n = 3529) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
Time from symptom onset to hospital admission | |||
≤ 1 hour | 5% | 6% | 0.12 |
1–2 hours | 9% | 10% | |
2–6 hours | 20% | 24% | |
6–12 hours | 13% | 13% | |
12–24 hours | 17% | 13% | |
> 24 hours | 36% | 34% | |
Heart rate | 87 ± 25 | 87 ± 23 | 0.75 |
Systolic blood pressure | 143 ± 33 | 138 ± 31 | <0.0001 |
Diastolic blood pressure | 80 ± 20 | 75 ± 19 | <0.0001 |
Symptoms | |||
Chest pain | 56% | 58% | 0.39 |
Pressure | 17% | 18% | 0.58 |
Belching | 6% | 4% | 0.23 |
Shoulder pain | 21% | 30% | <0.0001 |
Nausea | 22% | 18% | 0.031 |
Diaphoresis | 14% | 17% | 0.09 |
Dyspnea | 45% | 43% | 0.36 |