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[Experience in using echocardiography at a district diagnostic center]

V A Golyzhnikov, V M Shamarin

    Terapevticheskii Arkhiv
    |January 1, 1989
    PubMed

    Insights

    Echocardiography is highly effective for diagnosing heart conditions like mitral valve prolapse in adults before hospital admission. This study highlights its value in specialized diagnostic centers for early detection and patient care.

    Area of Science:

    • Cardiology
    • Diagnostic Imaging

    Context:

    • Echocardiography services provided at a district diagnostic center.
    • Caters to a population of 337,000 adults.
    • Reviewed data from 487 referred patients.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of echocardiography in a specialized polyclinic setting.
    • To assess its utility in prehospital cardiac diagnosis.

    Summary:

    • The study analyzed 487 echocardiograms from a district diagnostic center serving 337,000 adults.
    • A significant majority of patients (81.7%) were referred due to suspected heart disease or mitral valve prolapse.
    • Most patients (66.7%) were younger than 39 years.

    Impact:

    • Demonstrates the high efficacy of echocardiography for prehospital patient examination.
    • Supports the role of specialized diagnostic centers in early cardiac disease detection.
    • Highlights echocardiography as a valuable tool in primary cardiac care settings.

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