Key result
Diagnostic evaluation of angina pectoris requires identifying the underlying disease using history, physical examination, electrocardiogram, and chest x-ray.
Population
Patients with angina pectoris
Design
Review
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
Emphasizes etiology identification via basic evaluation in angina; leaves open refinement of diagnostic algorithms with contemporary testing.
Structured PICO
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Population
Patients with angina pectoris
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Intervention
Diagnostic evaluation
Angina pectoris is a symptom, not a disease, and requires identification of the underlying pathology for appropriate diagnostic evaluation and prognostication.
Cite This Study
Silverman et al. (1984) conducted a review in Angina Pectoris. Diagnostic evaluation of angina pectoris requires identifying the underlying disease using history, physical examination, electrocardiogram, and chest x-ray.