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Should noncardiac chest pain be treated empirically?

Authors :
Borzecki, Ann M.
Pedrosa, Marcos C.
Source :
Archives of Internal Medicine. 3/27/2000, Vol. 160 Issue 6, p844. 9p. 2 Diagrams, 5 Charts.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Assesses the cost-effectiveness of empirical treatment in patients with noncardiac chest pain. Decision tree development; Probabilities and costs; Effectiveness of an initial treatment strategy versus an initial investigation strategy; Cost per case of chest pain successfully managed; Additional probability estimates for long-term model.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00039926
Volume :
160
Issue :
6
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Archives of Internal Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
2939690
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1001/archinte.160.6.844