Diagnostic accuracy of signs and symptoms in acute coronary syndrome and acute myocardial infarction.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute coronary syndrome (ACS) and acute myocardial infarction (AMI) account for a large portion of cardiovascular deaths. Signs and symptoms for these syndromes, such as chest pain, are non-specific and can be caused by a variety of non-cardiac conditions, especially in low-prevalence settings such as general practice. The diagnostic value of these signs and symptoms can be assessed using diagnostic meta-analyses, but the last one dates from 2012.

Methods

We performed a diagnostic meta-analysis in accordance with PRISMA guidelines. We searched PubMed, Embase and CENTRAL from 2006 to 2024. We included studies that assessed the diagnostic accuracy of thirteen different signs and symptoms. We divided patients into two subgroups (AMI and ACS) on which analysis was per

SUBMITTER: Raat W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11834805 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature