Accuracy of Handheld Echocardiography for Bedside Diagnostic Evaluation in a Tertiary Cardiology Center: Comparison with Standard Echocardiography

Abstract

Bedside evaluation using HHE is helpful for assessing LV chamber and walls dimensions, LV regional function, and morphological abnormalities of the valves. The device can be used by cardiology trainees with limited experience in echocardiography but only in combination with a standard examination.