Abstract |
The objective of this study was to develop a Bayesian clinical decision support mathematical model that can assist in assessing a diagnostic utility integrating the aortic dissection detection risk score (ADD-RS) combined with the diagnostic quality of D-dimer testing. METHODS: Our method uses the Bayes nomogram. Pretest probability scoring for the ADD-RS was obtained using their derived precalculated effects models. Sensitivity, specificity, and positive and negative likelihood ratios (LRs) for D-dimer testing were obtained by meta-analysis. Posttest probability was obtained from Bayesian statistical modeling integrating low, intermediate, and high pretest for the ADD-RS and LRs for D-dimer testing. Relative (RDG) and absolute ( AADG) diagnostic gains were calculated. RESULTS: Pool meta-analysis of D-dimer data demonstrated a sensitivity of 0.97 (95% confidence interval [CI], 0.94-0.99), specificity of 0.56 (95% CI, 0.51-0.60), negative LR of 0.06 (95% CI, 0.03-0.12), and positive LR of 2.43 (95% CI, 1.89-3.12). Bayesian modeling for negative LRs demonstrated posttest probabilities scores of 0.24% for low risk ( AADG = 4.06% and RDG=94.42%), 3.4% for intermediate risk ( AADG = 33.1% and RDG=90.68%), and 7.9% for high risk ( AADG = 51.3% and RDG=86.65%). CONCLUSION: The integration of the ADD-RS and D-dimer testing in a decision support scheme suggested rule-out diagnostic value and gains, mostly evidenced in the AADD-RS low and intermediate pretest probability categories. We propose further evaluating the use of this decision support scheme in a prospective model and as a potential triage tool for aortic dissection.
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Authors | Amado Alejandro Baez, Laila Cochon |
Journal | Journal of critical care
(J Crit Care)
Vol. 37
Pg. 56-59
(02 2017)
ISSN: 1557-8615 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 27632799
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Meta-Analysis)
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Copyright | Copyright © 2016 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Chemical References |
- Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products
- fibrin fragment D
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Topics |
- Aortic Dissection
(diagnosis, metabolism)
- Aortic Aneurysm
(diagnosis, metabolism)
- Bayes Theorem
- Decision Support Techniques
- Fibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Products
(metabolism)
- Humans
- Models, Statistical
- Nomograms
- Probability
- Prospective Studies
- Sensitivity and Specificity
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