Improved cardiovascular diagnostic accuracy by pocket size imaging device in non-cardiologic outpatients: the NaUSiCa (Naples Ultrasound Stethoscope in Cardiology) study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Miniaturization has evolved in the creation of a pocket-size imaging device which can be utilized as an ultrasound stethoscope. This study assessed the additional diagnostic power of pocket size device by both experts operators and trainees in comparison with phy...

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Main Authors: Schiattarella Pier, Farina Francesca, Raia Rosa, Esposito Roberta, Lomoriello Vincenzo, Versiero Marco, Santoro Alessandro, Galderisi Maurizio, Bonito Manuela, Olibet Marinella, de Simone Giovanni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-11-01
Series:Cardiovascular Ultrasound
Online Access:http://www.cardiovascularultrasound.com/content/8/1/51