Diagnostic triage and the role of natriuretic peptide testing and echocardiography for suspected heart failure: an appropriateness ratings evaluation by UK GPs

British Journal of General Practice

FD Richard Hobbs¹  Ahmet Fuat¹  Neil Lancaster¹  Nick Summerton¹  Stephen M Campbell¹ 

[1] National Primary Care Research and Development Centre, University of Manchester, Manchester

关键词: appropriateness;    diagnosis;    heart failure;    natriuretic peptides;    primary care;    quality of healthcare;   

DOI  :  10.3399/bjgp11X583218

学科分类：卫生学

来源: Royal College of General Practitioners

【 摘 要 】

Some UK GPs are acquiring access to natriuretic peptide (NP) testing or echocardiography as diagnostic tests for heart failure. This study developed appropriateness ratings for the diagnostic application of these tests in routine general practice.

【 授权许可】

Unknown