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Table 1 The six-minute exam of ability to obtain correct ultrasound images

From: The feasibility and efficacy of implementing a focused cardiac ultrasound course into a medical school curriculum

Ultrasound views and defined anatomical points

Score

Parasternal Long-Axis View

88.89 ± 23.34

 

Correct alignment

20/27 (74.1%)

 

Endocardial demarcation

24/27 (88.9%)

 

Mitral valve visualization

26/27 (96.3%)

 

Aortic valve visualization

26/27 (96.3%)

Parasternal Short-Axis View

78.24 ± 24.41

 

Aortic level demonstration

69.4 ± 37.6

  

Aorta visualization

22/27 (81.5%)

  

Tricuspid valve visualization

21/27 (77.8%)

  

Pulmonic valve visualization

18/27 (66.7%)

  

Interatrial septum visualization

14/27 (51.9%)

 

Mitral level demonstration

85.2 ± 30.43

  

Complete left ventricle visualization

21/27 (77.8%)

  

Mitral valve visualization

25/27 (92.6%)

 

Midpapillary level demonstration

88.9 ± 32

  

Complete left ventricle visualization

24/27 (88.9%)

  

Papillary muscle visualization

24/27 (88.9%)

Apical View

62.96 ± 24.29

 

Four-Chamber View

59.3 ± 34.4

  

Left ventricle visualization

11/27 (40.7%)

  

Right ventricle visualization

13/27 (48.1%)

  

Mitral valve visualization

24/27 (88.9%)

  

Tricuspid valve visualization

22/27 (81.5%)

  

Atrium visualization

10/27 (37%)

 

Two-Chamber View

61.7 ± 38.9

  

Left ventricle visualization

14/27 (51.9%)

  

Mitral valve visualization

23/27 (85.2%)

  

Left atrium visualization

13/27 (48.1%)

 

Three-Chamber View

67.9 ± 41.8

  

Left ventricle visualization

15/27 (55.6%)

  

Mitral valve visualization

21/27 (77.8%)

  

Aortic valve visualization

19/27 (70.4%)

Subcostal View

57.78 ± 34.34

  

Right ventricle visualization

18/27 (66.7%)

  

Pericardial visualization

20/27 (74.1%)

  

Interatrial septum visualization

11/27 (40.7%)

  

Inferior vena cava visualization

16/27 (59.3%)

  

Inferior vena cava respiratory variation visualization

13/27 (48.1%)