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I have to get an echo and while i was reading about who reads them, i noticed that one site included a radiologist. i was under the impression that only a cardiologist could read the results? would you feel comfortable if a rdiolgst were to read it?
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Yes if he have been certified as a Cardiologist.
Answered 3/16/2023
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