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ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY TEST
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ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY TEST2024-2025
Ultrasound is a non-invasive diagnostic treatment that uses high-frequency sound
waves to examine the anatomical, functional, and hemodynamic state of the
cardiovascular system. ANSWER What is an echocardiogram?
ANSWER: Low cost, time-saving, serially reproducible, pleasant. What are the
benefits of echocardiography?
Chest pain, palpitations, dizziness, exercise intolerance, CAD, SOB, murmurs,
syncope, abnormal ECG, MI, LV function, cardiac tumors/masses/clots, valve
disease, prosthetic cardiac valves, cardiomyopathies, stroke, cardiac trauma, chest
injury, congenital heart defects, infective endocarditis. What are the indications for
an echocardiogram?
High-frequency sound waves that bounce off the heart provide a real-time image of
the heart and adjacent components. - ANSWER What is an ultrasound?
transducer, ultrasound gel, computer, display, recorder, digital acquisition, and
paper - ANSWER What is the basic equipment required for echocardiograms?
ANSWER: Crystals near the tip of the transducer What is used to produce
soundwaves?
ANSWER: To reduce air between the transducer and patient's chest Why are
ultrasonic gels used?
ANSWER: Two or three dimensions. What types of visuals does an Echo display?
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