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a non-invasive diagnostic procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves
(ultrasound) to evaluate structural, functional & hemodynamic status of the
cardiovascular system Correct Answer-What is echocardiography?
low in cost, time saving, serially repeatable, comfortable Correct Answer-
What are the advantages of echocardiograms?
chest pain, palpitations, dizziness, exercise intolerance, CAD, SOB, murmurs,
syncope, abnormal ECG, MI, LV function, cardiac tumors/masses/clots, valve
disease, prosthetic cardiac valves, cardiomyopathies, stroke, cardiac trauma,
chest injury, congenital heart defects, infective endocarditis Correct Answer-
What are the indications for echocardiograms?
high frequency sound waves that bounce off the heart to create a real-time
image of the heart & related structures Correct Answer-What is an
ultrasound?
transducer, ultrasound gel, computer system, monitor, recorder, digital
acquisition, and paper Correct Answer-What is the basic equipment used for
echocardiograms?
crystals at the tip of the transducer Correct Answer-What is used to generate
the soundwaves?
to eliminate air between transducer & patient's chest Correct Answer-Why is
ultrasound gel used?