How often are heart diseases correctly diagnosed antemortem in children with fatal illnesses ? A retrospective review of medical and autopsy records

S Karande, P Vaideeswar, T MoreJournal of Postgraduate Medicine 2023 69(4):224-226 This retrospective study analyzed the concordance level between clinical and autopsy diagnosis of heart diseases over six years. Utilizing the Goldmann classification, the concordance rate was found to be 38.1%. Major discrepancies (Class I and II) were found in 39% cases and minor (Class III and IV) in 22.9% cases.
Source: Journal of Postgraduate Medicine - Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Source Type: research