Abstract
We tested the value of a stress echocardiography-based algorithm used in a chest pain center. The algorithm had superlative negative predictive value for cardiac events, allowing an early discharge.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Evaluation Study
MeSH terms
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Acute Disease
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Angina Pectoris / diagnosis
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Atropine
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Cardiotonic Agents*
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Chest Pain / diagnosis*
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Chest Pain / etiology
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Diagnosis, Differential
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Dipyridamole
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Dobutamine*
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Echocardiography / methods
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Echocardiography / statistics & numerical data*
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Exercise Test / statistics & numerical data
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Parasympatholytics
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Risk Factors
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Vasodilator Agents
Substances
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Cardiotonic Agents
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Parasympatholytics
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Vasodilator Agents
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Dobutamine
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Dipyridamole
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Atropine