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Table 2 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

Echocardiogram results

N (n = 77) (%)

(%)

 

Normal examination

13

(16.9)

Abnormal examination

64

(83.1)

Ejection fraction (%)

 ≥ 50%

42

(54.5)

 < 50%

35

(45.5)

Mitral regurgitation

None + Mild

69

(89.6)

Moderate + Severe

8

(10.4)

Mitral stenosis

None + Mild

76

(98.7)

Moderate + Severe

1

(1.3)

Aortic regurgitation

None + Mild

76

(98.7)

Moderate + Severe

1

(1.3)

Aortic stenosis

None + Mild

72

(93.5)

Moderate + Severe

5

(6.5)

Pericardial effusion

Yes

6

(7.8)

No

71

(92.2)