Is an echocardiogram used in the intensive care unit (ICU)?

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  1. Dr. Cathy Provins-Churbock
     
    Dr. Cathy Provins-Churbock answered:
    Yes, echocardiograms are used in the ICU especially with patients that have heart conditions. An echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart that shows the function of the heart's muscle and valves. Echocardiograms are usually obtained by technicians and interpreted by cardiologists.
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