Echocardiography uses sound waves to make images of the heart. These images can show if there are any abnormalities of the heart valves.
Echocardiography is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create detailed images of the heart. It is commonly used to evaluate the structure and function of the heart, diagnose heart conditions such as heart valve disease or heart failure, and assess the overall health of the heart's chambers and valves.
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.
A soft blowing sound or harsh click heard upon auscultation of the chest may indicate the presence of a heart murmur. Murmurs can be caused by conditions such as valvular heart disease, congenital heart defects, or infections affecting the heart valves. Further evaluation with additional tests like echocardiography would be needed to determine the underlying cause.
Vital signs are monitored, an ECG tracing is run, sedation given and local anesthetic. A syrine with a cardiac needle is inserted slowly into the chest wall and into the pericardial sac, withdrawing fluid.
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There are no known risks associated with the use of echocardiography
Echocardiography is used to diagnose certain cardiovascular diseases
Echocardiography is an extremely safe procedure and no special precautions are required
No special measures need to be taken following echocardiography.
An echocardiography examination generally lasts between 15-30 minutes
An echocardiography examination generally lasts between 15-30 minutes
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TEE, or transesophageal echocardiography, is performed from inside the esophagus.