Vol 12, No 6 (2008)
Editorial
Published online: 2008-12-11
Bayesian analysis in diagnosing origins of elevated blood pressure
Łukasz J. Krzych
Nadciśnienie tętnicze 2008;12(6):401-407.
Vol 12, No 6 (2008)
Artykuły redakcyjne
Published online: 2008-12-11
Abstract
Bayesian analysis is a statistical method that is alternative
for traditionally implemented ‘frequentist approach’.
Bayes’ theorem is a formula that shows how existing and
subjective beliefs are modified by objective results of diagnostic
tests. From mathematical point of view, Bayes’ theorem
states that the probability of outcome occurrence after
new information is obtained, called a posteriori probability,
depends directly on an a priori probability and the
value of likelihood ratio associated with a given test result.
Bayesian analysis may be successfully used in everyday
clinical practice, also in relation to diagnosis of origins of
secondary hypertension. Then, it is based on the results of
various diagnostic procedures, including signs and symptoms
of the disease, lab findings and imaging techniques.
This paper describes usefulness of bayesian analysis in diagnosis
of elevated blood pressure values resulting from
primary aldosteronism and renal artery stenosis.
Abstract
Bayesian analysis is a statistical method that is alternative
for traditionally implemented ‘frequentist approach’.
Bayes’ theorem is a formula that shows how existing and
subjective beliefs are modified by objective results of diagnostic
tests. From mathematical point of view, Bayes’ theorem
states that the probability of outcome occurrence after
new information is obtained, called a posteriori probability,
depends directly on an a priori probability and the
value of likelihood ratio associated with a given test result.
Bayesian analysis may be successfully used in everyday
clinical practice, also in relation to diagnosis of origins of
secondary hypertension. Then, it is based on the results of
various diagnostic procedures, including signs and symptoms
of the disease, lab findings and imaging techniques.
This paper describes usefulness of bayesian analysis in diagnosis
of elevated blood pressure values resulting from
primary aldosteronism and renal artery stenosis.
Keywords
bayesian theorem; arterial hypertension; primary aldosteronism; renal artery stenosis
Title
Bayesian analysis in diagnosing origins of elevated blood pressure
Journal
Arterial Hypertension
Issue
Vol 12, No 6 (2008)
Article type
Editorial
Pages
401-407
Published online
2008-12-11
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Nadciśnienie tętnicze 2008;12(6):401-407.
Keywords
bayesian theorem
arterial hypertension
primary aldosteronism
renal artery stenosis