Key result
An abnormal ABCDE stress echocardiography protocol across all five steps was associated with a mortality rate of 2.7%/year compared with 0.4%/year for a normal test.
Why the study?
Does the ABCDE stress echocardiography protocol improve risk stratification for mortality in patients with suspected or known CAD?
Population
3574 patients with suspected or known coronary artery disease (CAD) referred for stress echocardiography
Comparison
ABCDE stress echocardiography protocol vs Normal stress echocardiography
Design
Editorial
Authors
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The ABCDE stress echocardiography protocol provides improved risk stratification for mortality in patients with suspected or known CAD compared to traditional ischemia testing alone.
Does the ABCDE stress echocardiography protocol improve risk stratification for mortality in patients with suspected or known CAD?
Absolute Event Rate: 2.7% vs 0.4%
The ABCDE stress echocardiography protocol provides improved risk stratification for mortality in patients with suspected or known CAD compared to traditional ischemia testing alone.
Senior et al. (2021) conducted an editorial in Coronary artery disease (n=3,574). Abnormal ABCDE stress echocardiography protocol vs. Normal stress echocardiography was evaluated on Mortality. An abnormal ABCDE stress echocardiography protocol across all five steps was associated with a mortality rate of 2.7%/year compared with 0.4%/year for a normal test.
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