Coronary heart disease in primary care: accuracy of medical history and physical findings in patients with chest pain – a study protocol for a systematic review with individual patient data

Coronary heart disease in primary care: accuracy of medical history and physical findings in patients with chest pain – a study protocol for a systematic review with individual patient data

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Chest pain is a common complaint in primary care, with coronary heart disease (CHD) being the most concerning of many potential causes. Systematic reviews on the sensitivity and specificity of symptoms and signs summarize the evidenc...

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Main Authors: Haasenritter Jörg, Aerts Marc, Bösner Stefan, Buntinx Frank, Burnand Bernard, Herzig Lilli, Knottnerus J André, Minalu Girma, Nilsson Staffan, Renier Walter, Sox Carol, Sox Harold, Donner-Banzhoff Norbert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-08-01
Series:BMC Family Practice
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MeSH
Chest pain
Myocardial ischemia
Medical history taking
Sensitivity and specificity
Primary health care
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2296/13/81

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