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Sensitivity, specificity, negative predictive value, and positive predictive value of transcranial doppler ultrasonography in comparison with transesophageal echocardiography in pfo detection
| Technique | PFO (%) | PPV (%) | NPV (%) | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast-enhanced TCD | 90 | 98 | 89 | 95 | 92 |
NPV: Negative Predictive Value, PPV: Negative Predictive Value TCD: Transcranial Doppler Ultrasonography, TEE: Transesophageal Echocardiography, PFO: Patent Foramen Ovale.
