Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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11014891 | Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography | 2018 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Nurses with no prior echocardiographic experience and with limited training can identify patients with significant cardiac abnormalities using FCU with acceptable accuracy. Screening strategies involving FCU may play a role in improving access to health care and triage in underserved areas.
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Authors
James N. MD, FACC, FASE, Hoai T.T. MD, PhD, Loi Do MD, PhD, Thanh T. MD, PhD, Son Pham MD, PhD, David ACS, RCS, RDCS, FASE, Liza Y. RCS, FASE, Nova BS, RDCS, Jill BS, RDCS, RDMS, FASE, Rachel RDCS, Rebecca MD, FASE, Andrea M. BA, Tu BA, Thanh G. MD, MPH,