Predicting acute coronary syndrome in males and females with chest pain who call an emergency medical communication centre

Predicting acute coronary syndrome in males and females with chest pain who call an emergency medical communication centre

Abstract Background Chest pain is a frequent reason for calls in emergency medical communication centre (EMCC). Detecting a coronary origin by phone is a challenge. This is especially so as the presentations differ according to gender. We aimed to establish and validate a sex-based model to predict...

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Main Authors: Paul-Georges Reuter, Catherine Pradeau, Samantha Huo Yung Kai, Thibault Lhermusier, Arnaud Bourdé, Eric Tentillier, Xavier Combes, Vanina Bongard, Jean-Louis Ducassé, Sandrine Charpentier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-10-01
Series:Scandinavian Journal of Trauma, Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Chest pain
Acute coronary syndrome
Emergency medical communication Centre
Accuracy
Sex disparity
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13049-019-0670-y

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