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| Aortic Stenosis and Valve Replacement Prediction TreeCalc |
The EBMcalc module Aortic Stenosis and Valve Replacement Prediction TreeCalc is available in EBMcalc Complete Edition.
This Decision TreeCalc evaluates the following decision points:
- Maximum velocity of aortic jet
- Aortic valve area by doppler
- Aortic insufficiency
Decision Tree end points include:
- Aortic valve replacement probably needed
- Aortic valve replacement probably not needed
References
- Otto CM, Pearlman AS. Doppler echocardiography in adults with symptomatic aortic stenosis. Diagnostic utility and cost-effectiveness. Arch Intern Med. 1988 Dec;148(12):2553-60. PubMed ID: 3143323
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