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Can you tell me how good of a test is an echocardiogram?

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Echo: Echo shows cardiac structure and function. It gives a lot of information about the heart. It is a basic test used in cardiologic evaluation and is indicated in many conditions including ischemia.

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Answered 3/14/2018

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