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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

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. Conclusions ECG and NT-proBNP are inadequate diagnostic tools to screen for mild LVSD among asymptomatic long-term breast cancer survivors. were found.

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The Role of Internal Medicine in Preventive Health Care

Mesa Family Physician

How is it different from general practice? They are well-equipped to manage chronic diseases, provide routine screenings, and guide preventive strategies. Rather than simply reacting to illness, internists work to prevent disease before it starts through screenings, vaccinations, and lifestyle counseling.