Bayesian estimation of cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy diagnostic test based on baroreflex sensitivity in the absence of a gold standard

Int J Cardiol. 2014 Feb 15;171(3):e78-80. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2013.11.100. Epub 2013 Dec 6.
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Keywords: Baroreflex sensitivity; Bayesian estimation; Cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy; In the absence of a gold standard; Reference value.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Randomized Controlled Trial
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Asian People* / ethnology
  • Baroreflex / physiology*
  • Bayes Theorem
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / diagnosis*
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / ethnology
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / physiopathology
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • Data Collection / methods
  • Diabetic Neuropathies / diagnosis*
  • Diabetic Neuropathies / ethnology
  • Diabetic Neuropathies / physiopathology
  • Diagnostic Tests, Routine / methods
  • Diagnostic Tests, Routine / standards
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Population Surveillance* / methods