New checklist could help heart patients get the right diagnosis

This study tested a new questionnaire called SSS-CN to see if it can accurately detect somatic symptom disorder (physical discomfort with no clear medical cause) in heart clinic patients. Over 1,800 adults aged 18-80 who had no diagnosed physical illness completed the checklist and were assessed by a doctor. The goal was to find a practical tool that works as well as the standard diagnosis method and can also track treatment progress.