Echocardiography is a test that obtains an image of the structure and motion of the heart using ultrasound (inaudible, high-frequency sound waves). It is used to detect cardiomyopathy (any weakening or deformity of the heart muscle that causes a decreased force of pumping) and other abnormalities of the heart wall, valves and large blood vessels.
Echocardiography is a test that obtains an image of the structure
and motion of the heart using ultrasound (inaudible, high-frequency
sound waves). It is used to detect cardiomyopathy (any weakening or
deformity of the heart muscle that...
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Dr. Kushal Handa of Carolinas HealthCare System answered:Echocardiography is a test that obtains an image of the structure and motion of the heart using ultrasound (inaudible, high-frequency sound waves). It is used to detect cardiomyopathy (any weakening or deformity of the heart muscle that causes a decreased force of pumping) and other abnormalities of the heart wall, valves and large blood vessels.Echocardiography is a test that obtains an image of the structure and motion of the heart using ultrasound (inaudible, high-frequency sound waves). It is used to detect cardiomyopathy (any weakening or deformity of the heart muscle that... More