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Does an echo check for aorotic valve disease or valve problems? i'm 18 male with extremely unhealthy bpm yet i eat healthy excercise.. scared for life
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Echocardiogram: The echocardiogram images the heart valves, muscle and pericardium. It shows valve and muscle function, some blood vessel images suggest structure and presence of atherosclerosis, and doppler images blood flows. The echo is an excellent test.
Answered 10/6/2013
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