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Sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value and accuracy of E/A ratio best cut-off values
| Parameter | Sensitivity (%) (95% CI) | Specificity (%) (95% CI) | PPV (%) (95% CI) | NPV (%) (95% CI) | Accuracy (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E/A > 0.95 |
88%*,†,− (69–97) |
85%*,−,++,‡ (82–97) |
69% (55.00–80) |
95.00% (880–98) |
86.87*,† |
*p < 0.05 vs BNP
†p < 0.05 vs Chest X-ray
-p < 0.05 vs EF
+ + p < 0.05 vs Dilated left atrium
‡p < 0.05 vs Bilateral IS and/or effusion
