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Introduction
Probability Theory
Case Study 1: Patient History
Bayes' Theorem
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Estimating Likelihood Ratios
Sensitivity and Specificity
Interpreting Test Results
Calculating Post-test Probabilities
Post-test Probabilities in Clinical Practice
Conclusions: Case Study 1
Part II
Part III
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Chapter 14: Tools for Decision Making: Methods for Estimating Pre-test Probability

        

 

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Selection BAtypical angina

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Choosing this category would be reasonable. The pain is anginal in character, although not classically so, as noted above. The pain is unrelated to exertion and is mild enough so that the patient can continue what he or she is doing, which is characteristic of atypical angina.




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