Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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5609575 | Journal of the American Society of Echocardiography | 2015 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
In resource-limited settings, HAND with simplified criteria can detect RHD with good sensitivity and specificity and decrease the need for standard echocardiography. Further study is needed to validate screening by local practitioners and long-term outcomes.
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Authors
Jimmy C. MD, Craig MD, Gregory J. MD, Catherine MD, Janet MD, Twalib MD, Peter MD, Justin MD, Andrea MD,