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. 2013 Mar 28;15(2):PCC.12f01472. doi: 10.4088/PCC.12f01472

Table 3.

Massachusetts General Hospital Cardiovascular Screena,b

Cardiovascular History Yes No Comment
Personal history
Congenital or acquired cardiac disease
Coronary artery disease
Chest pain
Palpitations
Shortness of breath
Dizziness
Syncope
Family history (< 30 years of age)
History of early myocardial infarction
History of cardiac death
History of significant arrhythmias
History of long QT syndrome
Objective
Baseline (off medication) blood pressure and heart rate within normal limits
a

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b

If positive on an item, recommend referral to primary care physician or cardiology for further assessment prior to initiating medication.