Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5609267 | Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography | 2016 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Review of initial outpatient echocardiographic examinations before patient discharge significantly improves study completeness. Review adds a nominal amount of time to total study duration, improves sonographer-physician communication, and may prevent unnecessary testing, potentially reducing the cost of care.
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Authors
Joyce T. MD, MS, Joshua D. MD, FASE, Luciana T. MD, FASE, Joseph A. MD,