| The value of "more" information: the emerging role of novel diagnostic investigations in cardiovascular medicine. | |
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PMID: 19138561 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Evolution of diagnostic testing modalities in cardiovascular medicine has been rapid. Technological advances in cardiac imaging have enabled the assessment of cardiac texture and function with unprecedented resolution, while the assessment of coronary artery disease by non-invasive means has matured to rival coronary angiography. Similarly, developments in the area of serum biomarkers have given further insights into the risk experienced by patients with coronary artery disease, acute coronary syndromes and heart failure. However, the rate of this innovation calls for a moment's pause to refocus on the goals of the diagnostic and risk refinement process that is to deliver better care and improve clinical outcome. To date many studies in this area have fallen short of demonstrating such benefits and it is our responsibility as a clinical community to demand more of such innovation. |
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Authors:
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Derek P Chew; Carolyn Astley |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review Date: 2009-01-09 |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Heart, lung & circulation Volume: 18 ISSN: 1444-2892 ISO Abbreviation: Heart Lung Circ Publication Date: 2009 Apr |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2009-04-06 Completed Date: 2009-07-07 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100963739 Medline TA: Heart Lung Circ Country: Australia |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 114-7 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Flinders University, Flinders Medical Centre, Flinders Drive, Bedford Park, South Australia 5042, Australia. derek.chew@flinders.edu.au |
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Biological Markers
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blood Coronary Angiography / methods* Diagnosis, Differential Female Heart Diseases / blood*, diagnosis*, radiography* Humans Male |
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0/Biological Markers |
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