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Diagnostic accuracy of electrocardiography and NT-proBNP for mild cardiac dysfunction among long-term breast cancer survivors [Cardiovascular disease]

Annals of Family Medicine

While echocardiography is the gold standard to diagnose LVSD, its limited accessibility in primary care poses challenges. Setting or Dataset: A dataset was used, consisting of 350 long-term female breast cancer survivors included between 2013 and 2016 in general practices in the Netherlands.

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

How is it different from general practice? A common comparison is between an internist and a family doctor (or general practitioner). They are trained not only in diagnosing and treating illness, but also in coordinating care with specialists when necessary. And how does it support preventive care?