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Data analysis
| Method | Sensitivity | Specificity |
|---|---|---|
| Normal-Normal model | 21 (13, 32) | 99 (96, 99) |
| Binomial-Normal model | – | – |
| SIMEX approach | 17.9 (10.9, 27.8) | 98.6 (97.4, 99.3) |
| Nonparametric model (Zapf et al. [15]) | 19.0 (11.9, 28.9) | 99.4 (97.9, 99.8) |
Estimates and 95% confidence intervals (in parentheses) for sensitivity and specificity obtained from different methods for the analysis of transesophageal echocardiography data [38]. Results are multiplied by 100
