Ability of hand-carried ultrasound (HCU) examination to answer clinical referral questions and reasons for confirming standard echocardiography (SE)
| LVD/F | Valves | RV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVD/F, left ventricular dimension/function; LVOT, left ventricular outflow tract; PAP, pulmonary artery pressure; RV, right ventricle; WMA, wall motion abnormalities. | |||
| Number (%) | 84 (78) | 17 (16) | 7 (6) |
| Question answered by HCU | 32/84 (38%) | 6/17 (35%) | 2/7 (29%) |
| Incidental findings | Valve abnormalities (4), LVOT obstruction (1) | PAP (1) | |
| SE confirmed | 57/84 (68%) | 12/17 (71%) | 5/7 (71%) |
| Reasons for confirming SE | Diastole (38), WMA (8), poor quality (6) | Quantification (11) | PAP (5) |