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Evidence-Based Medicine.

The practice of making clinical decisions based on the best available research evidence, combined with clinical expertise and patient values. The foundation of modern cardiovascular guidelines and Heart Team decision-making.

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What is evidence-based medicine?

The practice of making clinical decisions based on the best available research evidence, combined with clinical expertise and patient values. The foundation of modern cardiovascular guidelines and Heart Team decision-making.

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