Table 3 Performance of the DMEI, DPE and culture of cardiac native valves
From: Direct microscopic examination of imprints in patients undergoing cardiac valve replacement
| sensitivity | specificity | PPV | NPV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DMEI | 21% | 100% | 100% | 60% |
| DPE | 66% | 90% | 84% | 76% |
| culture | 21% | 69% | 36% | 51% |
