Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2897351 | Cardiocore | 2015 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
A significant number of inappropriate echocardiograms are performed in our institution. The fact that significant findings were more frequent in appropriate indications suggests that application of the appropriate use criteria can serve as a guide for utilization of transthoracic echocardiography and optimize health care resources.
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Authors
Daniel GarcÃa-Fuertes, Manuel CrespÃn-CrespÃn, Elena Villanueva-Fernández, Asunción RodrÃguez-Cubero, MarÃa C. Castro-Jiménez,