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Table 5 Accuracy of PHU and physical exmination

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 vs TTE (95% CI)

PE vs TTE (95% CI)

Ejection fraction (%)*

68.8% (57.8–78.1%)

67.2% (55.0–75.5%)

Mitral regurgitation

88.3% (79.0–93.9%)

92.2% (83.7–96.7%)

Mitral stenosis

96.1% (88.7–99.1%)

98.7% (92.3–100%)

Aortic regurgitation

90.9% (82.1–95.8%)

98.7% (92.3–100%)

Aortic stenosis

88.3% (79.0–93.9%)

93.5% (85.3–97.5%)

Pericardial effusion

90.9% (82.1–95.8%)

92.9% (83.7–96.7%)

  1. * p < 0.05 for ejection fraction ≥ 50% versus < 50%; CI  Confidence interval
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