Why the study?
Does a predictive instrument improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce inappropriate coronary care unit admissions in patients with suspected acute ischemic heart disease?
Population
856 patients evaluated in the emergency room for suspected acute ischemic heart disease
Comparison
Provision of probabilities of acute ischemic… vs Standard care without the predictive instrument
Design
Other, Alternate months
Authors
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May reduce unnecessary CCU admissions for suspected acute ischemic heart disease; leaves open confirmation in prospective trials.
Does a predictive instrument improve diagnostic accuracy and reduce inappropriate coronary care unit admissions in patients with suspected acute ischemic heart disease?
A mathematical predictive instrument provided to emergency room physicians significantly improved diagnostic accuracy and reduced inappropriate coronary care unit admissions for suspected acute ischemic heart disease.
Michael W. Pozen (1980) studied this question.
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