Anatomical presentation | ||||
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Highest possible score was 5, one point was deducted for each of the errors in probe orientation mentioned below. | ||||
Rotation | Angulation | Tilt | Thoracic position | |
Sector optimization (depth and angle width) | ||||
Highest possible score was 5, one or two points were deducted upon suboptimal sector as mentioned below. | ||||
Small depth error | Large depth error | Small angle error | Large angle error | |
(1 point) | (2 points) | (1 point) | (2 points) | |
Gain adjustment | ||||
Highest possible score was 3, points were deducted as mentioned below. | ||||
Small undergain | Large undergain | Small overgain | Large overgain | |
(1 point) | (2 points) | (1 point) | (2 points) | |
Image (resolution) sharpness | ||||
A score of 1 to 5 was given based on the scale below. | ||||
1: No visible myocardium | 2: Barely visible myocardium | 3: Fairly visible myocardium | 4: Visible Myocardium and endocardium | 5: Perfect presentation of myo- and endocardium |
Interpretational value | ||||
A score of 1 to 5 was given based on the scale below. A score of 3 was perceived as minimum for images suitable for interpretation. | ||||
1: No interpretation possible | 2: Uncertain interpretation possible | 3: Rough interpretation possbile | 4: Interpretation possible | 5: Interpretation and measurement possible |