EBCT [electron beam CT] scanning for coronary calcium for either the presence of severe [coronary artery stenosis] or the prediction of [coronary heart disease] events in adults at increased risk for coronary heart disease.” The USPSTF reaffirmed their position in 2009, stating that the evidence...
Since current charting practices make human chart review or using structured data untenable, one could force a structured data solution by picking a single instrument and screen all patients. Picking a single instrument and screening everyone is hampered by the low specificity of current instruments ...
The menopausal status of women was determined based on the UKB touchscreen questionnaire. Additionally, BMI, blood pressure and lipid levels were determined following standardised procedures. Baseline comorbidities were determined based on self-reports during the initial questionnaire or verbal interviews at...
Secondary end points included cardiovascular mortality or cardiac transplantation; an arrhythmic composite of SCD or aborted SCD (appropriate ICD shock, non-fatal ventricular fibrillation, or sustained ventricular tachycardia); and a composite of heart failure (HF) death, HF hospitalization, or cardiac ...
In a cost-effectiveness model, cardiac 123I-mIBG screening in CHF patients was associated with a reduction in ICD implantation by 21%, resulting in a number needed to screen to prevent 1 ICD implantation of 5. Consequently, compared to no cardiac 123I-mIBG screening costs per patient were ...
Many attempts have been made to screen for these conditions. The most sensitive predictors seem to be a family history of sudden death and syncope with exercise. Athletes with either of these red flags require at a minimum that the family history be evaluated and an electrocardiogram and ...
Recently, the ATS suggested not performing routine baseline echocardiogram to screen for CS because of the lack of strong evidence supporting this practice. However, the panel recognizes that this test should be considered on a case-by-case basis.40 If initial screening is normal, it might be ...
Third, it is necessary to screen CVD traditional risk factors including diabetes, high blood pressure, and smoking in regular period by health caregivers and in case of revealing any risk factors, training to improve lifestyle and appropriate treatment according to national/international guidelines. ...
The screen-ICD trial. Screening for anxiety and cognitive therapy intervention for patients with implanted cardioverter defibrillator (ICD): a randomised controlled trial protocol. BMJ Open. 2016;6(10):e013186. Article PubMed PubMed Central Google Scholar Jacq F, Foulldrin G, Savouré A, ...
a thorough cardiac history andphysical examinationthat adhere to the 1996 American Heart Association recommendations remain the strategy of choice to screen athletes for causes of SCD. Further research on the cost-effectiveness of cardiac preparticipation evaluation for SCD is required to formulate sound...