Echocardiography

Echocardiography is a medical imaging technique that uses high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to produce images of the heart. It is a non-invasive procedure that allows healthcare providers to assess the structure and function of the heart in real-time.

During an echocardiogram, a transducer (a device that emits and receives sound waves) is placed on the chest, and sound waves are directed toward the heart. These waves bounce off the heart structures and are then converted into images by a computer. Echocardiography can provide detailed information about the size of the heart chambers, the thickness of the heart walls, the movement of the heart valves, and the blood flow through the heart and its major vessels.

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