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Diagnostic accuracy of LUS in the detection of pulmonary edema (n = 63)
| No PE (n = 43) | PE (n = 20) | |
|---|---|---|
| Absent/rare | 40 (93%) | 2 (10%) |
| Numerous/confluent | 3 (7%) | 18 (90%) |
Sensitivity 90.0%; specificity 93.0%; positive predictive value 85.7%; negative predictive value 95.2%.
