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Echocardiography uses sound waves to make images of the heart. These images can show if there are any abnormalities of the heart valves.
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What is an echocardiography used for?
An echocardiography is used in the diagnosing and follow-up with people who are believed to have heart disease. It is the process of using sound waves to take a picture of the heart.
How is a transesophageal echocardiography done?
a special viewing tube called an endoscope, containing a tiny transducer, is passed through the mouth and into the esophagus. It is carefully moved until it is positioned directly next to the heart. Essentially a modified microphone.
What is the name of of the ultrasonic documentation that records velocity mapping and imaging?
Doppler echocardiography Doppler echocardiography Doppler echocardiography Doppler echocardiography
What has the author Arthur Labovitz written?
Arthur Labovitz has written: 'Doppler echocardiography' -- subject- s -: Diagnosis, Diseases, Doppler echocardiography, Echocardiography, Heart, Heart Diseases 'Transesophageal echocardiography' -- subject- s -: Diagnosis, Echocardiography, Heart Diseases, Methods, Transesophageal echocardiography
Is echocardiography risky?
There are no known risks associated with the use of echocardiography
Why is Echocardiography used?
Echocardiography is used to diagnose certain cardiovascular diseases
Is Echocardiography safe?
Echocardiography is an extremely safe procedure and no special precautions are required
What aftercare is required for echocardiography?
No special measures need to be taken following echocardiography.
How long is echocardiography?
An echocardiography examination generally lasts between 15-30 minutes
What are the alternatives to echocardiography?
Echocardiography is often used in conjunction with other diagnostic tests for the heart such as electrocardiography
How long does an echocardiography take?
An echocardiography examination generally lasts between 15-30 minutes
What has the author N Bom written?
N. Bom has written: 'New Concepts in Echocardiography' 'New concepts on echocardiography' -- subject(s): Echocardiography, Essays, Psychiatry, Psychosomatic Medicine
What has the author Martin St John Sutton written?
Martin St. John Sutton has written: 'An atlas of multiplane transesophageal echocardiography' -- subject(s): Transesophageal echocardiography 'Echocardiography in heart failure' -- subject(s): Echocardiography, Heart Failure, Methods, Handbooks, Ultrasonography
What has the author Julio E Perez written?
Julio E. Perez has written: 'Doppler echocardiography' -- subject(s): Case studies, Diagnosis, Diseases, Doppler echocardiography, Echocardiography, Heart valves
