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Adjectival Hyphens

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"The evidence to support the accuracy of the MAT is weak; both the original Allen test (which was superseded by the MAT) and the MAT itself exhibit low sensitivity for evaluation of collateral circulation ^1,3. One systematic review concluded that the MAT lacks sufficient diagnostic validity to support its use in screening collateral circulation deficits of the hand. It was also found to be a poor and unreliable predictor of hand ischaemia post-arterial puncture³."

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Citation Preceding Space

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"The evidence to support the accuracy of the MAT is weak; both the original Allen test (which was superseded by the MAT) and the MAT itself exhibit low sensitivity for evaluation of collateral circulation ^1,3. One systematic review concluded that the MAT lacks sufficient diagnostic validity to support its use in screening collateral circulation deficits of the hand. It was also found to be a poor and unreliable predictor of hand ischaemia post-arterial puncture³."

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Headings Valid

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H1 Indications
H1 Contraindications
H1 Preprocedural evaluation
H1 Procedure
H2 Equipment
H2 Technique
H2 Postprocedural care
H1 Postprocedural evaluation
H2 Radiographic features
H1 Complications
H1 Outcomes
H1 History and etymology
H1 See also

"Evidence"

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Oxford Comma

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"The modified Allen test (MAT) may be used to clinically assess the patency and completeness of the superficial palmar arch ^1,2. Its classic use is in assessing for sufficient collateral flow to the hand, to avoid ischaemia in the setting of radial artery puncture, cannulation, catheterisation or radial artery harvest for coronary revascularisation ²."

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Semicolons

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"The evidence to support the accuracy of the MAT is weak; both the original Allen test (which was superseded by the MAT) and the MAT itself exhibit low sensitivity for evaluation of collateral circulation ^1,3. One systematic review concluded that the MAT lacks sufficient diagnostic validity to support its use in screening collateral circulation deficits of the hand. It was also found to be a poor and unreliable predictor of hand ischaemia post-arterial puncture³."

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"In most patients, the MAT is rarely performed; ultrasound is generally preferred for achieving the same purpose with greater sensitivity in patients requiring coronary revascularisation ²."

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Biographical Lifespan

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"History and etymology"

Line 7:1 · A bold element in the History and etymology section should be a person; it would be useful to have their lifespan details: '<h4>History and etymology</h4> <p>The original Allen test was first described in 1929 by <strong>Edgar V. Allen</strong>, as part of a report on three patients with thromboangiitis obliterans. Later that same year, <strong>Irving S. Wright</strong> '

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