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MDCalc Wars: HEART Score Vs. EDACS

Chest pain is one of the most common—and anxiety-inducing—presentations in the Emergency Department. With millions of visits each year, clinicians face the constant challenge of identifying who is having a major cardiac event and who can safely go home. While ...

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Cardiovascular

MDCalc Wars: NEXUS Criteria Vs Canadian C-Spine Rules

Over 1 million blunt trauma patients visit US emergency departments each year for possible c-spine injuries. Yet, 98% of c-spine imaging shows no fracture. Using clinical decision tools can safely and significantly reduce unnecessary imaging.

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Trauma

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