Table 5 Comparison of A-F-based echocardiography performed by residents on call and examination reported by cardiologist
A-F mnemonic | Findings | Concordance between the reports (%) |
|---|---|---|
A | Aortic dilatation | 100 |
A | Intimal flap | 100 |
B | RV dilatation | 100 |
B | RV overload (RV > LV) | 100 |
C | RWMAs | 100 |
C | Apical balooning | 100 |
C | Severely depressed global LV function | 100 |
D | Abnormal heart dimensions (mild left atrial dimension) | 57,32 |
E | Pericardial effusion | 100 |
E | Pleural effusion | 100 |
F | Further abnormalities (mild mitral regurgitation, mild/moderate tricuspid regurgitation) | 70,76 |