"The short-term rates of death or heart attack after heart surgery are comparable for blacks and whites, but there is trend toward worse long-term outcomes in blacks, researchers report in the European Heart Journal."
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/news/fullstory_26921.html
Please remember this is a study, not a fact. I bring it up here, as I feel that many studies that are done properly, soon may lead us to new medical news that will help or change the current conditions.
Hugs, Teri
