British Medical Journal
Five diagnostic prediction models to rule out PE were evaluated for transportability to primary care in a cohort of 598 patients. Although efficiency was similar (43-48%), the three Wells rules performed better than the revised Geneva models for safety (failure rate 1.2% v 3.1%).
European Heart Journal
The CHA2DS2-VASc score is now recommended in many guidelines for stroke risk stratification in AF. The article discusses the evolution of this scoring system.
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