Echocardiogram

Image produced by ultrasound examination of cardiac structures.


An ultra-sonographic study of the motion of the walls or structures of the heart.


A diagnostic technique utilizing an instrument that is moved about on the chest and employs sonar (echo) waves to visualize abnormalities in the anatomy or the function of the heart and its valves.


A record of heart movements made using ultrasound.


Image of the heart produced by ultrasound.


A scan of the heart using ultrasound to record the structure, position, and motion of the heart.


An image of the heart created by bouncing ultrasound waves off the heart and into a machine that translates the echoes into a computer generated picture. Echocardiography is a method of visualizing the heart using ultrasound technology.


A technique that employs harmless high-frequency sound waves to reflect off internal organs within the body, resulting in an image that allows for the assessment of their structure and functionality.


 


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