{Reference Type}: Journal Article
{Title}: Predictive accuracy of the ASIG algorithm in a prospective systemic sclerosis cohort undergoing annual screening for pulmonary arterial hypertension.
{Author}: Brown Z;Morrisroe K;Hansen D;Stevens W;Proudman S;Teng GG;Low A;Nikpour M;
{Journal}: Intern Med J
{Volume}: 54
{Issue}: 9
{Year}: 2024 Sep 13
{Factor}: 2.611
{DOI}: 10.1111/imj.16468
{Abstract}: The Australian Scleroderma Interest Group (ASIG) algorithm for screening pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) in systemic sclerosis (SSc) requires only respiratory function tests and serum N-terminal pro-brain natriuretic peptide as first-tier tests, and is recommended in international guidelines. In this communication, we present the findings of the application of the ASIG screening algorithm to a Singaporean cohort undergoing prospective annual screening for PAH, which shows a high negative predictive value. The ASIG algorithm may offer an alternative to more complex and costly SSc-PAH screening algorithms.