Design of a Computer Supported Clinical Study

A computer supported clinical study concerning the natural history and prognosis of heart disease was carried out. The use of automated data processing system facilitated the collection of clinical data and permitted the use of advanced statistical- procedures in the evaluation of these data. Clinical shock was found to be the most important factor in the prognosis of this disease. Other important clinical and laboratory features of this disease were investigated statistically. Further studies concerning the application of computer systems and techniques to clinical diagnosis are in progress and will be reported upon in the future.