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Table 4 PPV and NPV of the PHU and physical examination compared with echocardiographic findings

From: Cardiac assessment accuracy by students using palm-held ultrasound compared to physical examination by skilled cardiologists: a pilot study with a single medical student

 

PHU

PE

 

PPV

NPV

PPV

NPV

EF (%)

79%

65%

78%

64%

Mitral regurgitation

44%

94%

67%

94%

Mitral stenosis

25%

100%

-

99%

Aortic regurgitation

0%

99%

-

99%

Aortic stenosis

0%

93%

50%

96%

Pericardial effusion

0%

92%

-

7.7%