Publications by authors named "Iacopo Bertoletti"
J Ultrasound
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- A study compared the effectiveness of handheld ultrasound devices (HHUSD) versus high-end ultrasound devices (HEUSD) for diagnosing lung conditions in patients with heart failure or pneumonia.
- Results showed a high level of agreement between the two methods on detecting various lung issues, with concordance rates ranging from 79.3% to 88.7%.
- HHUSD was found to be quicker and more cost-effective, taking an average of 8 minutes per exam compared to 10 minutes for HEUSD, making it a practical choice for faster patient evaluations.
