Development and validation of a risk score for predicting death in Chagas' heart disease

Article Abstract:

A model was developed to predict the risk of death in patients with Chagas' heart disease, associated with marked rates of morbidity and mortality. A risk score based on six clinical factors was derived to predict death and validated in an independent sample of Brazilian outpatients with Chagas' heart disease.

Chagas' disease, Chagas disease, Morbidity, Disease/Disorder overview

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Unhealthy alcohol use

Article Abstract:

Patients with unhealthy alcohol use often presents either asymptomatically, with early stage problems, or with problems that are not recognized as being alcohol-related. Some clinical problems, guidelines of its existence and clinical recommendations in relation to the alcohol problem are discussed.

United Kingdom, Care and treatment, Alcoholism

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