Significant racial disparities for prevalence of clinically diagnosed atrial fibrillation (AFib) in the US are well documented. Prevalence of diagnosed AFib is highest among non-Hispanic White (NHW) populations. However, AFib risk factors such as hypertension, obesity, and diabetes are more common among non-Hispanic Black (NHB) populations and populations with higher social needs. 

This research aims to describe disparities in AFib diagnosis among IBX members by both patient-level characteristics and neighborhood-level social determinants of health. 

aFib key findings

 

recommendations

aFib intervention

 

Given our findings, we encourage providers to talk to all patients about AFib, including those in more disadvantaged neighborhoods, and recommend educating providers about these disparities in AFib diagnosis rates.