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Is radiation used during an echocardiogram?

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Dr. Louis Grenzer answered

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No: This is a big advantage over certain other tests.

Dr Pizzo agreed

Answered 9/20/2016

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No: No , only ultrasound ( sound waves).

Answered 1/8/2012

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