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A logistic regression model integrating c-TCD and c-TTE findings was developed and assessed using receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curves and decision curve analysis (DCA).<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>\n                      The Valsalva maneuver significantly increased the detection rates of right-to-left shunt (c-TCD: from 41.4% to 76.7%; c-TTE: from 45.2% to 80.1%) and the proportion of Grade 3 shunts (\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      &amp;lt; 0.0001). At rest, c-TCD detected more high-grade shunts than c-TTE (\n                      <jats:italic>P<\/jats:italic>\n                      = 0.030), supporting its use as a sensitive initial screening tool. Inter-modality agreement improved markedly during Valsalva (weighted Kappa = 0.782). The combined model achieved 100% sensitivity and negative predictive value in the TEE subgroup, with an area under the ROC curve of 0.97 and no false negatives. DCA confirmed the superior net clinical benefit of the integrated approach across a broad range of decision thresholds.\n                    <\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Valsalva maneuver significantly enhances the diagnostic yield of both c-TCD and c-TTE. While c-TCD may serve as an effective first-line screening tool, its combination with c-TTE ensures improved diagnostic accuracy and clinical decision-making value. 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