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The "echo" in echocardiogram indicates the use of sound to make the image. It's a type of ultrasound procedure.

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What is the meaning of 2d ECHO?

echocardiogram two dimensional i.e sound produced by reflection of sound waves


What is the difference between ecg and echo?

An ECG or EKG is a recording of the electrical activity of the heart. An echocardiogram is an ultrasound recording of the heart and its blood flow.


How do they do a echo test?

An echocardiogram shows how well your heart is pumping. As a muscle, all parts of the heart must contract and relax in a sequence. With certain heart problems, part of the heart might contract ineffectively or not at all. The echocardiogram gives important diagnostic information.


What does a normal echocardiogram show?

A normal echocardiogram shows a normal heart structure and the normal flow of blood through the heart chambers and heart valves


Understanding A Stress Echo?

A stress echo is a medical diagnostic test that can determine heart and vessel irregularities. An echocardiogram, which is an ultrasonic study of the heart is done immediately following a stress test, which evaluates heart function during exercise. The stress echo can be useful in diagnosis blockages, electrical problems of the heart and valve abnormalities. No special preparation is required for the stress echo, however, some cardiologists may recommend that certain cardiac medications be held until after the stress echo has been performed.


What is the CPT code for Echocardiogram with Bubble Study?

What is the cpt code echocardiogram complete with bubble study


Who in the hosptial uses an Echocardiogram Machine?

An echocardiogram can be ordered by any doctor in a hospital but is often the domain of a cardiologist. The echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart used in order to detect problems in its proper functioning.


What are echocardiogram calipers?

Echocardiogram calipers are measurement tools that are used during an echocardiogram procedure to measure the size of various structures of the heart, such as the chambers, valves, and walls. These calipers help healthcare providers accurately assess the function and condition of the heart.


Echo's password on my LEGO network?

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What do you call the repetition of sound caused by the reflection of sound waves?

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Should 80 yr old man who had annual checkups be required to have an echo-cardiogram after bein sent to a cardiologist?

A competent person can't be required to undergo medical treatment. An echocardiogram may be recommended because of an abnormal finding on the physical exam.


Is a EKG and echocardiogram the same thing?

Yes.