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Algorithms
Reports outline algorithms study findings from Toyama University
April 13th, 2008
According to recent research from Toyama, Japan, "We created an algorithm for diagnosing subtypes of cerebral infarction (CI) during the acute stage by combining atrial fibrillation (AF) and D-dimer levels. One-hundred and eight patients hospitalized for acute CI were retrospectively analyzed." "CI was classified into cardioembolic, atherothrombotic, lacunar infarction or others. Patients were classified in AF group if they had AF on admission or a prior history of AF. This group was diagnosed to suffer cardioembolic infarction. In non-AF group, cardioembolic infarction was diagnosed when D-dimer level exceeded the cutoff point determined using a receiver operating...
Source: Pharma Investments, Ventures & Law Weekly (2008-04-13)
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