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=== Study of choice ===
=== Study of choice ===
The diagnostic study of choice for patent foramen ovale is contrast-enhanced transesophageal echocardiography (c-TEE).
The diagnostic study of choice for patent foramen ovale is contrast-enhanced transesophageal echocardiography (c-TEE).
==== The comparison of various diagnostic studies for [disease name] ====
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<small> [Name of test with higher sensitivity and specificity] is the preferred investigation based on the sensitivity and specificity</small>


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Diagnostic Study of Choice

Study of choice

The diagnostic study of choice for patent foramen ovale is contrast-enhanced transesophageal echocardiography (c-TEE).

The comparison of various diagnostic studies for [disease name]

Test Sensitivity Specificity
Test 1 ...% ...%
Test 2 ...% ...%

[Name of test with higher sensitivity and specificity] is the preferred investigation based on the sensitivity and specificity

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