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More Than Just One Test: Types of Echocardiograms

Posted on 20. Jul, 2010 by Caitlin.

Part I of this article series featured a brief overview and history of echocardiography. This post provides a description of each of the four major types of cardiac sonography.
Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)

The first test is known as the standard echocardiogram. It uses the same type of instrument as that used in a fetal ultrasound, the [...]

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A Brief Overview of Echocardiography and its History

Posted on 13. Jul, 2010 by Caitlin.

Echocardiographer.net is a haven for those looking into the field of cardiac sonography – basically, the assessment of a heart via ultrasound.
But for those who’d like a deeper look into the definition of echocardiography and its history – look no further than this entry.
What is Echocardiography?
Thanks to the ever-developing world of science, an echocardiogram is [...]

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