Coronary artery disease in women: a medical decision making system for improvement of non-invasive diagnostic accuracy

Author(s):  
J. Dalle Mule ◽  
G. Soravia ◽  
F. Pietrobon ◽  
B. Sponga
Author(s):  
Ofir Koren ◽  
Saleem Rajab ◽  
Mohammad Barbour ◽  
Moriah Shachar ◽  
Amit Shahar ◽  
...  

Background We intend to examine whether the COVID-19 outbreak influences medical decision-making (MDM) among Non-COVID patients. Method We recruit 287 patients who admit to ER department due to cardiovascular complaints. Anxiety level was measured using three questionnaires (GAD-7, Beck Inventory, and the cardiac anxiety questionnaire). A fourth survey was designed to assess MDM considerations. Results 64% of patients were male (median age 54). Almost half of the patients were found to have moderate to severe levels of anxiety.79.3% of patients reported that the outbreak influenced their MDM. 44.5% of patients sought medical care 2-3 from the onset of symptoms. Coronary artery disease was found in only 26 patients (9.1%). Almost half of the patients stated that they would have gone earlier if not for the current pandemic. Conclusion Non-COVID patients seeking medical care had a high anxiety level that directly affected decision-making and put them at unnecessary risk.


2019 ◽  
Vol 215 ◽  
pp. 114-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Laust Dupont Rasmussen ◽  
Simon Winther ◽  
Jelmer Westra ◽  
Christin Isaksen ◽  
June Anita Ejlersen ◽  
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