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Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a common emergency department (ED) diagnosis with a wide range in mortality rates. Methods to identify and risk-stratify PE, including measuring right ventricular strain (RVS) by echocardiography (echo), are essential in providing effective and efficient care. A limited echo examination aims to expedite and increase availability of RVS determination through assessment at the bedside by the ED provider. ⋯ In this retrospective cohort study, limited echo demonstrated moderate agreement with consultative echo for RVd. Right ventricular dilation on limited echo was highly specific for RVS but had low sensitivity.