Why the study?
Does two-dimensional echocardiography accurately diagnose infective endocarditis in patients with suspected endocarditis?
Population
101 patients evaluated for the possibility of endocarditis, age range 45 days to 88 years (mean 57 years).
Comparison
Two-dimensional echocardiography vs Strict clinical and laboratory criteria
Design
Cohort
Authors
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May support 2D echocardiography in suspected endocarditis; leaves open prospective validation against modern criteria.
Does two-dimensional echocardiography accurately diagnose infective endocarditis in patients with suspected endocarditis?
Two-dimensional echocardiography demonstrates high sensitivity, specificity, and predictive value for the diagnosis of infective endocarditis.
Burger et al. (1991) studied this question.
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