Agreement Between Patient-reported and Cardiology-adjudicated Medical History in Patients With Possible Ischemic Chest Pain: An Observational Study

Conclusions: Accuracy of patient’s recall and communication of medical history and risk factors was substantial but not perfect in the assessment of patients with ACS in the ED context. Our study reinforces the importance in the utilization of medical records and collateral information to address possible discrepancies in the medical history and improve patient care.
Source: Critical Pathways in Cardiology - Category: Cardiology Tags: Original Studies Source Type: research