Abstract
Background and Aims : The main cause of waste of health resources is represented by overuse of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Given its high prevalence and the importance of identifying hypertensive-mediated organ damage, management of patients with arterial hypertension can lead to a lack of appropriateness. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prescriptive appropriateness of non-invasive diagnostic tests (Echocardiography, Carotid ultrasound, ECG exercise testing, 24h Ambulatory blood pressure monitoring) in outpatients referring to an ambulatory of primary cardiovascular prevention.
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