JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association
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Ascending thoracic aortic disease is an important cause of sudden death in the US, yet most aortic aneurysms are identified incidentally. ⋯ A prediction model based on common clinically available data was derived and validated to predict ascending aortic diameter. Further research is needed to optimize the prediction model and to determine whether its use is associated with improved outcomes.
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Comment Letter Comparative Study
An Emoji-Based Visual Analog Scale Compared With a Numeric Rating Scale for Pain Assessment.