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Comparison between appropriate and inappropriate indications for myocardial scintigraphy, according to the 2009 ACC appropriateness criteria
| Variables | Appropriate N (%) | Inappropriate N (%) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | |||
| Female | 93 (94.9) | 5 (5.1) | 0.336 |
| Male | 156 (91.8) | 14 (8.2) | |
| Origin | |||
| Inpatient | 61 (95.3) | 3 (4.7) | 0.391 |
| Outpatient | 188 (92.2) | 16 (7.8) | |
| Dyslipidemia | |||
| No | 114 (91.2) | 11 (8,8) | 0.308 |
| Yes | 135 (94.4) | 8 (5,6) | |
| Thoracic pain syndrome | |||
| No | 105 (89) | 13 (11) | 0.026 |
| Yes | 144 (96) | 6 (4) | |
