Due to an excess of poorly validated CVD risk models, future research should prioritize external validation and head-to-head comparison of existing models over developing new ones.
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Most CVD prediction models lack validation for routine clinical use; research should prioritize external validation and comparisons over new model development.
Damen et al. (2016) studied this question.
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