Hand-carried ultrasound units for point-of-care cardiac examinations
Hailey D, Topfer L A
Record ID 32002000463
English, French
Authors' objectives:
This report aims to assess the effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of hand-carried ultrasound units for point-of-care cardiac examination.
Authors' recommendations:
- Several hand-carried ultrasound units have been developed for point-of-care cardiac examination.
- Limited small comparative studies indicate that these devices are more accurate than physical examination. Though their diagnostic performance is generally inferior to standard echocardiography, there appears to be close agreement for some conditions.
- Operator training in the performance and interpretation of tests using these ultrasound devices is vitally important.
- The place of these devices in health care will depend on their compatibility with individual practice, their cost, reimbursement decisions and further technical developments.
Authors' methods:
Overview
Details
Project Status:
Completed
URL for project:
https://www.ccohta.ca/
Year Published:
2002
English language abstract:
An English language summary is available
Publication Type:
Not Assigned
Country:
Canada
MeSH Terms
- Point-of-Care Systems
- Heart Diseases
- Ultrasonography
Contact
Organisation Name:
Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment
Contact Address:
600-865 Carling Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1S 5S8 Canada. Tel: +1 613 226 2553, Fax: +1 613 226 5392;
Contact Name:
requests@cadth.ca
Contact Email:
requests@cadth.ca
Copyright:
Canadian Coordinating Office for Health Technology Assessment (CCOHTA)
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