Transthoracic echocardiography appropriateness in outpatients of the Italian national health system, according to the American Society of Echocardiography criteria: evaluation and comparison with USA and UK

Int J Cardiol. 2014 Jun 15;174(2):448-50. doi: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2014.04.020. Epub 2014 Apr 13.
No abstract available

Keywords: Appropriateness; Outpatients; Transthoracic echocardiography.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Letter
  • Observational Study

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Ambulatory Care
  • Delivery of Health Care
  • Echocardiography / standards*
  • Echocardiography / statistics & numerical data*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Italy
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prospective Studies
  • Regional Health Planning*
  • Societies, Medical
  • United Kingdom
  • United States