NHLBI Educational Materials Catalog: Facts About Echocardiography
Facts About Echocardiography
This easy to read fact sheet describes echocardiography for patients and caregivers. This is a painless test that uses sound waves to create images of your heart. It provides your doctor with information about the size and shape of your heart and how well your heart’s chambers and valves are working, and whether you’re at risk for heart disease. Describes what to expect before, during and after the test. Contains links to other online resources.
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