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Table 2 Ultrasound image interpretation exam

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

Cardiac view recognition

 

Parasternal long-axis view

26/31 (83.8%)

 

Parasternal short-axis view – Base

19/31 (61.3%)

 

Parasternal short-axis view – Mid-ventricle

19/31 (61.3%)

 

Parasternal short-axis view – Apex

20/31 (64.5%)

 

Apical 4-chamber

29/31 (93.5%)

 

Apical 2-chamber

22/31 (70.9%)

 

Apical 3-chamber

19/31 (61.3%)

 

Subcostal

26/31 (83.9%)

Ventricular Function

 

Left ventricle – Normal function

30/31 (96.8%)

 

Left ventricle – Dysfunction

30/31 (96.8%)

 

Left ventricle – Hyperdynamic contractility

28/31 (90.3%)

 

Left ventricle – Regional wall motion contractility

25/31 (80.6%)

 

Right ventricle – Normal function

31/31 (100%)

Mitral and Aortic Valves

 

Mitral valve – Normal structure

31/31 (100%)

 

Mitral valve – Rheumatic injury

31/31 (100%)

 

Mitral valve – Regurgitation

25/31 (80.6%)

 

Aortic valve – Normal structure

10/11 (90.9%)

 

Aortic valve – Bicuspid valve

8/31 (25.8%)

 

Aortic valve – Calcified

22/31 (71%)

Other

 

Dilated cardiomyopathy

25/31 (80.6%)

 

Pericardial effusion

19/20 (95%)

 

Dilated inferior vena cava

16/31 (51.6%)