Moderate sensitivity and high specificity of emergency department administrative data for transient ischemic attacks

• Prif Awduron: Amy Y. X. Yu (Awdur), Hude Quan (Awdur), Andrew McRae (Awdur), Gabrielle O. Wagner (Awdur), Michael D. Hill (Awdur), Shelagh B. Coutts (Awdur)
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Abstract Background Validation of administrative data case definitions is key for accurate passive surveillance of disease. Transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a condition primarily managed in the emergency department. However, prior validation studies have focused on data after inpatient hospitaliza...