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echocardiography [‚ek·ō‚kärd·ē′äg·rə·fē] (medicine) A diagnostic technique for the heart that uses a transducer held against the chest to send high-frequency sound waves which pass harmlessly into the heart; as they strike structures within the heart, they are reflected back to the transducer and recorded on an oscilloscope. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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A transthoracic echocardiogram demonstrated a ventricular septal defect and vegetations on the septal leaflet of the tricuspid valve. GLENDALE - For National Heart Awareness Month in February, Glendale Adventist Medical Center will offer a limited number of free echocardiogram screenings by appointment to those 45 and older. The heart risk factors are primary here, and if you find that you have two or more, consider a stress test or stress echocardiogram. |
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