Webtool to enhance the accuracy of diagnostic algorithms for HFpEF: a prospective cross-over study.

ABSTRACT:

Aims

Diagnosis of heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) can be challenging. This study aimed to evaluate the potential of a webtool to enhance the scoring accuracy when applying the complex HFA-PEFF and H₂ FPEF algorithms, which are commonly used for diagnosing HFpEF.

Methods and results

We developed an online tool, the HFpEF calculator, that enables the automatic calculation of current HFpEF algorithms. We assessed the accuracy of manual vs. automatic scoring, defined as the percentage of correct scores, in a cohort of cardiologists with varying clinical experience. Cardiologists scored eight online clinical cases using a triple cross-over design (i.e. two manual-two automatic-two manual-two automatic). Data were analysed in study completers (n =

SUBMITTER: Weerts J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10682885 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature