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My echo result came back and it said echo findings: the pulmonic valve was not well visualized. the inferior vena cava was not well visualized. the aorta was not well visualized. what does that mean?

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It means the technician was not able to get a clear picture of the structures during the procedure. It does not necessarily mean anything bad. Its like taking pictures having them all come out blurry. A different study by a different tech with different equipment may produce a study that is easier to gain information from.

Answered 5/25/2022

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

I means the tech could not visualize these anatomic areas for some reason. You body build, your weight most likelyl.

Answered 5/25/2022

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Dr. Daniel Ziegler answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

"Not well visualized" on a radiology report mean exactly what it sounds like; there was not a complete image of the structure referred to. This may have been a focused exam meaning whoever was looking was just concentrating on one area of interest. At 22 years you would be unlikely to have a problem with these other structures. Why DID you have a cardiac echo?

Answered 5/26/2022

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