Diagnostic Algorithms for Cardiovascular Death in Administrative Claims Databases: A Systematic Review

ConclusionTwo existing algorithms based on medical claims diagnoses with or without death certificates can accurately identify SCD to support pharmacoepidemiologic studies. Developing valid algorithms identifying MI- and stroke-related death should be a research priority. PROSPERO 2017 CRD42017078745.

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Source: Drug Safety - March 31, 2019 Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Source Type: research