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