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What does a echocardiogram show?
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Several things: The heart muscle, the valves, arteries such as the aorta, the four chambers of the heart, fluid around the heart if present, how hard the heart is contracting, whether it is too weak or too thick.
Answered 8/18/2017
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HeartValvesBloodFlow: Using US, 1-10 MHz, motion of 4 muscle chambers, 4 valves & blood flow become visible, measurements can be made & more issues evaluated. US=safest of medical imaging techniques, yet quality very dependent on machine/tech/person/reader. Best always get video copies, read yourself & save. Issues detectable by symptoms, stethoscope &/or EKG more limited; most heart attacks&valve problems are missed.
Answered 10/21/2017
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