June 19, 2003Echocardiography
The Hand‐Carried Echocardiographic Device as an Aid to the Physical Examination
Key result
Hand-carried echocardiographic devices decrease diagnostic error compared with physical examination by cardiologists and impact patient triage and treatment.
Why the study?
Does the use of hand-carried echocardiographic devices improve diagnostic accuracy compared to physical examination in patients with cardiovascular disease?
Population
Patients with cardiovascular disease in cardiology outpatient settings and hospitalized patients who are not…
Comparison
Hand-carried echocardiographic devices vs Physical examination by board certified…
Design
Review
Authors
Discussion
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Implication
May aid bedside diagnosis with hand-carried echo; leaves open outcome benefits and practice change pending higher-level trials.
Structured PICO
Does the use of hand-carried echocardiographic devices improve diagnostic accuracy compared to physical examination in patients with cardiovascular disease?
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Population
Patients with cardiovascular disease in cardiology outpatient settings and hospitalized patients who are not critically ill
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Intervention
Hand-carried echocardiographic devices
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Comparator
Physical examination by board certified cardiologists and full-featured echocardiography systems
Hand-carried echocardiographic devices enhance bedside diagnostic accuracy and impact patient management when used as an adjunct to physical examination.
Limitations
- The degree of training required for responsible use of these devices is as yet unclear.
Cite This Study
DeCara et al. (2003) conducted a review in Cardiovascular disease. Hand-carried echocardiographic devices vs. Physical examination was evaluated. Hand-carried echocardiographic devices decrease diagnostic error compared with physical examination by cardiologists and impact patient triage and treatment.