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The diagnostic performance of DE and DE combined with NTproBNP/BNP for PAH.
| Ss | Sp | PPV | NPV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DE | 98.3% | 77.8% | 96.6% | 87.5% |
| NTproBNP/BNP | 81.4% | 87.5% | 98.3% | 35% |
| DE+ NTproBNP/BNP | 100% | 77.8% | 96.6% | 100% |
DE: Doppler echocardiographic; Ss: sensitivity; Sp: specificity; PPV: positive predictive value; NPV: negative predictive value.
