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What does an echocardiogram tell about your heart?
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The size and: Function of the different chambers. How the valves are working and if there is fluid surrounding the heart.
Answered 12/27/2014
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A bundle!: Size, shape, function ( how well the muscle squeezes) and valve structure and leakage. Can also get info about pressures.
Answered 3/11/2013
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