A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Ana Paula Paz Reis
, Karen Brasil Ruschel
, Maria Antonieta P. de Moraes
, Karlyse Belli
, Marco Lumertz Saffi
, [...]
Ana Paula Paz Reis
, Karen Brasil Ruschel
, Maria Antonieta P. de Moraes
, Karlyse Belli
, Marco Lumertz Saffi
, [...]
Abstract Background The implementation of institutional protocols in the emergency department (ED) for risk stratification in patients with chest pain has been recommended. Objective To assess the sensitivity, specificity and predictive value of an institutional risk stratification protocol for chest pain suggestive of acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Method Cross-sectional study conducted based on the computerized records of patients treated with the use of a chest pain protocol adapted from the Manchester protocol. The level of risk was stratified by applying […]
Keywords: Chest Pain; Acute Coronary Syndrome; Risk Factors; Risk Assessment; Sensitivity and Specifity; Emergency Medical Services