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Sensitivities, specificities, positive predictive values, and negative predictive values.
| Component | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | PPV (%) | NPV (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Achilles tendon thickness ≥ 7.0 mm | 74.3 | 80.2 | 56.5 | 90.4 |
| Achilles tendon thickness ≥ 9.0 mm | 53.1 | 93.5 | 73.8 | 85.2 |
| Family history | 99.4 | 98.9 | 96.7 | 99.8 |
| LDL cholesterol ≥ 180 mg/dL | 88.0 | 74.9 | 54.8 | 94.7 |
PPV, positive predictive value; NPV, negative predictive value.
