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Hispanics Less Likely to Get Needed Heart Transplants

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New research finds Hispanics who need a heart transplant are 50 percent more likely to die before they get one compared to white patients.

Doctors at Boston Children's Hospital say one possible explanation is that Hispanic patients tend to be sicker by the time they are placed on the waiting list.

Health experts say medical insurance, education levels and income may also have an impact.