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Table 1 Distribution of ACCF 2011 AUC indication categories in classifiable referrals using a free-form-text requisition and the structured referral requisition algorithm

From: Impact of a structured referral algorithm on the ability to monitor adherence to appropriate use criteria for transthoracic echocardiography

AUC Indication Category of Classifiable Requisitions

Free-form-text requisition n = 77 (%)

Structured algorithm requisition n = 253 (%)

General evaluation of cardiac structure and function

34 (44.2)

79 (31.2)

Cardiovascular evaluation in an acute setting

7 (9.1)

0 (0)

Evaluation of valvular function

20 (26.0)

87 (34.4)

Evaluation of intracardiac and extracardiac structures and chambers

1 (1.3)

0 (0)

Evaluation of aortic disease

1 (1.3)

0 (0)

Evaluation of hypertension, heart failure or cardiomyopathy

14 (18.2)

69 (27.3)

Adult congenital heart disease

0 (0)

18 (7.1)