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	Echocardiogram, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		An echocardiogram is similar to a sonogram many women have had before a child was born; however, the echocardiogram focuses specifically on the heart and blood vessels around the heart.
		Echocardiograms are generally the best tests to demonstrate the structure of the components of the heart.
		The echocardiogram is used for measuring the size and thickness of the heart chambers, how the heart is handling the pumping of blood through the chambers, and blood flow through the heart valves.
	www.cincinnatichildrens.org /health/heart-encyclopedia/diagnostic/echo/echo.htm (908 words)

	Echocardiography - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In this case, the echocardiography transducer (or probe) is placed on the chest wall (or thorax) of the subject, and images are taken through the chest wall.
		Another method to perform an echocardiogram is to insert a specialised scope containing an echocardiography transducer (TEE probe) into the patient's esophagus, and record pictures from there.
		This is known as a transesophageal echocardiogram, or TEE.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Echocardiogram (517 words)

	WRAL.com - Health Encyclopedia - Echocardiogram (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		Echocardiogram is a test that uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart.
		Echocardiogram works well for most patients and allows doctors to see the heart beating and to visualize many of the structures of the heart.
		If the echocardiogram is unclear due to a barrel chest, congestive obstructive pulmonary disease, or obesity, your health care provider may choose to perform a transesophageal echocardiogram, or TEE.
	www.wral.com /encyclopedia/6865011/detail.html (701 words)

	Echocardiogram (echo) heart test - medical information from MedicineNet.com
		An echocardiogram (often called "echo") is a graphic outline of the heart's movement.
		Transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE): This test requires that the transducer be inserted down the throat into the esophagus (the swallowing tube that connects the mouth to the stomach.) Because the esophagus is located close to the heart, clear images of the heart structures can be obtained without the interference of the lungs and chest.
		Stress echocardiogram: This is an echocardiogram that is performed while the person exercises on a treadmill or stationary bicycle.
	www.medicinenet.com /echocardiogram/article.htm (579 words)

	Echocardiogram - SJMMC, Ann Arbor, Michigan MI
		An echocardiogram (also called an echo) is a type of ultrasound test that uses high-pitched sound waves that are sent through a device called a transducer.
		During this test, an echocardiogram is done both before and after your heart is stressed either by having you exercise or by injecting a medicine that makes your heart beat harder and faster.
		An echocardiogram is a type of ultrasound test that uses high-pitched sound waves that are sent through a device called a transducer.
	www.sjmercyhealth.org /13507.cfm (2862 words)

	Echocardiograms, Cardiac Ultrasound Services at Mass General Hospital in Boston, MA (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		A Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE) is a procedure performed to evaluate your heart and the surrounding structures.
		The test involves and echocardiogram, which is an ultrasound of your heart, an electrocardiogram (ECG), and the use of a medication, called dobutamine.
		The test involves an echocardiogram, which is an ultrasound of your heart, an electrocardiogram (ECG), and a supine bicycle attached to a bed.
	www.massgeneral.org /cardiology/cardiology/ultrasound.html (1647 words)

	Echocardiogram: Sound imaging of the heart - MayoClinic.com
		Your doctor may suggest an echocardiogram if he or she suspects problems with the valves or chambers of your heart or your heart's ability to pump.
		For a stress echocardiogram, ultrasound images of your heart are taken before and immediately after walking on a treadmill or riding a stationary bike.
		During a transthoracic echocardiogram, you may be asked to breathe in a certain way or to roll onto your left side.
	www.mayoclinic.com /health/echocardiogram/HB00012 (1155 words)

	Stanford Hospital And Clinics - Stanford University Medical Center - Echocardiogram (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		An echocardiogram is a noninvasive (the skin is not pierced) procedure used to assess the heart's function and structures.
		An echocardiogram may be performed to assess the heart’s function and structures.
		An echocardiogram may be performed on an outpatient basis or as part of your stay in a hospital.
	www.stanfordhospital.com /healthLib/greystone/heartCenter/heartProcedures/echocardiogram.html (1154 words)

	Echocardiogram
		An echocardiogram is a test that uses ultrasound waves to examine the heart.
		The echocardiogram is also painless, although you may feel slight discomfort when the transducer is held firmly against the chest.
		A Major benefit of the echocardiogram is that it gives information about the heart's structures and blood flow without anything other than sound waves entering the body.
	www.cardioconsult.com /DiagnosticTechniques/Echocardiogram.php (947 words)

	Welcome Sheet: Having an Echocardiogram
		An echocardiogram, commonly known as an "echo," is a non-invasive test to evaluate the structure and motion of heart function, heart valves, and blood flow through the heart.
		Answer: An echocardiogram is a non-invasive test to evaluate the structure and motion of heart function, heart valves, and blood flow through the heart.
		If you have an echocardiogram with contrast you may feel a slight headache or warm sensation in your arm when the contrast agent is injected.
	www.cpmc.org /learning/documents/echo-ws.html (814 words)

	Imaging Tests - Angiography, Echocardiogram, Chest X-ray - CardiologyChannel
		Echocardiogram is an ultrasound examination of the heart that produces detailed images of the organ.
		Echocardiogram may be used in the diagnosis of aortic stenosis, atrial fibrillation, congestive heart failure, endocarditis, heart attack, and pericarditis.
		A transesophageal echo is a type of echocardiogram that uses a long tube with a special microphone-like device mounted on one end.
	www.cardiologychannel.com /diagnostics/imaging.shtml (309 words)

	Echocardiogram \| Heart Center \| Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center
		An echocardiogram is an ultrasound of heart and it helps doctors to see the structure and function of the heart and to evaluate blood flow within the heart and blood vessels.
		Sometimes a regular echocardiogram doesn't provide all the needed pictures, and your doctor may recommend a test that uses special echocardiography probes to take pictures from inside the esophagus, which is called a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE).
		In the TEE, a tube with an echocardiogram transducer on the end of it is passed down the throat and into the esophagus.
	heart.seattlechildrens.org /what_to_expect/echocardiogram.asp (603 words)

	Echocardiogram - [Medical Test] - Quest Diagnostics Patient Health Library (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		An echocardiogram may be done in a hospital, clinic, or doctor's office.
		A transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE), Doppler echocardiogram, and stress echocardiogram are performed by a specially trained ultrasound technician.
		A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is performed by a cardiologist or internist with the help of assistants.
	www.questdiagnostics.com /kbase/topic/medtest/hw212692/howdone.htm (1069 words)

	Echocardiogram (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		An echocardiogram is a test of heart structure and movement utilizing ultrasound (sound waves).
		An echocardiogram may be performed to evaluate the structure and function of the heart valves.
		An echocardiogram is useful in detecting congenital heart defects and tumors within the heart chambers.
	www.ahm.com /AHC/atoz/dc/tp/echo.asp (393 words)

	Transesophageal Echocardiogram, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
		A transesophageal echocardiogram is an ultrasound test that uses sound waves to allow the cardiologist to better see the heart and how it works.
		A transesophageal echocardiogram is usually performed either in the operating room or the catheterization laboratory when the patient is sedated under general anesthesia.
		The transesophageal probe is then placed through the mouth into the patient's esophagus and stomach where the echocardiogram pictures are taken by the cardiologist.
	www.cincinnatichildrens.org /health/heart-encyclopedia/diagnostic/echo/trans.htm (513 words)

	AboutKidsHealth: Heart Conditions: Echocardiogram / Heart Ultrasound (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		An echocardiogram, or echo, is a test that uses sound waves (ultrasound) to get a picture of the structure of your child’s heart.
		When an echocardiogram is done when the baby is still in the mother’s womb, it is called a fetal echocardiogram.
		A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is an echocardiogram carried out by putting a special probe (a thin flexible tube with a miniature camera on the end) down the throat.
	www.aboutkidshealth.ca /clinicalAreas.asp?pageContent=HC-nh2-11e (752 words)

	Echocardiogram
		An Echocardiogram is a non-invasive, safe and effective test to study the anatomy of the heart.
		During an echocardiogram, these ultrasound waves are sent by a transducer (microphone-like device) through the patient's chest wall to the heart.
		The Echocardiogram is recorded on videotape and reviewed by a cardiologist who provides a written report If the patient's cardiologist is performing the test in his office, the results can be discussed immediately.
	www.hrspatients.org /patients/heart_tests/echocardiogram.asp (551 words)

	Echocardiogram
		An echocardiogram is a non-invasive diagnostic test performed to evaluate the heart's function.
		While the echocardiogram is being done, both you and your doctor will be able to watch your heart, as it beats, on a small monitor.
		The most frequent use of an echocardiogram is for diagnosing or monitoring congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathies or aneurysms.
	www.cardioassoc.com /patient_pgs/procedures/echocardiogram.asp (403 words)

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		Stress echocardiogram - performed during a cardiac stress (exercise) test to assess cardiac motion when increased demands are placed on the heart.
		Echocardiograms also may be combined with a Doppler study to assess blood flow.
		The images made during the echocardiogram are analyzed and interpreted by a specialist, who will send a report to your doctor.
	healthlibrary.epnet.com /getcontent.aspx?siteid=83CDF2AE-1739-11D4-A2D1-00508B62BE1F&docid=/dsp/echocard (656 words)

	Echocardiogram - Pediatric Heart Services \| Inova Health System (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		An echocardiogram is a very effective, non-invasive diagnostic ultrasound test that allows a pediatric cardiologist to look at the heart without using x-rays or surgery.
		If your child is scheduled to have a sedated echocardiogram, you should be given instructions for the child to have nothing to eat for a number of hours prior to the test (between 2 and 6 hours).
		If the procedure is a sedated echocardiogram, the child will be monitored continuously by a nurse during the drug-induced sleep.
	www.inova.org /inovapublic.srt/heart/pediatric_services/pediatric_diagnostics/echocardiogram.html (489 words)

	Echocardiogram : What to Expect During : St. Jude Medical
		An exercise echocardiogram is a diagnostic test that enables the physician to see images of the heart while it is at work.
		For an exercise echocardiogram, a standard transthoracic ECHO is performed.
		The Dobutamine stress test functions in the same manner as an exercise stress echocardiogram, except that the heart’s workload is not increased through physical exercise.
	www.sjm.com /procedures/procedure.aspx?name=Echocardiogram§ion=ExpectDuring (398 words)

	Echocardiogram
		What is an Echocardiogram: An echocardiogram is a test in which ultrasound is used to examine the heart.
		An echocardiogram can be obtained in a physician's office or in the hospital.
		For a resting echocardiogram (in contrast to a stress echo or TEE, discussed elsewhere) no special preparation is necessary.
	www.heartsite.com /html/echocardiogram.html (1830 words)

	Echocardiogram \| Internet Stroke Center
		Transthoracic echocardiogram is most commonly performed, and it is a test that gives information about the size of the heart chamber, the motion of the heart walls, the movements of the heart valves and changes in structure in and around the heart.
		Transesophageal echocardiogram is provides images of the internal structures of the heart and its blood vessels using the same ultrasound technology.
		An echocardiogram can help determine how to treat or prevent a stroke (if a blood clot is found in the heart, a blood-thinner such as Warfarin may be prescribed).
	www.strokecenter.org /pat/diagnosis/echo.htm (733 words)

	Adult Health Advisor 2005.4: Echocardiogram
		An echocardiogram is a painless procedure that uses sound waves and a computer to look at your beating heart.
		If your health care provider orders a transesophageal echocardiogram, a very small transducer on the end of a tube will be passed down your throat.
		For an echocardiogram using a transducer on your chest, no preparation is necessary.
	www.med.umich.edu /1libr/aha/aha_transtho_car.htm (569 words)

	Stress Echocardiogram
		A stress echocardiogram is an echocardiogram that is performed when the heart is at rest and again just after the heart has worked hard.
		The stress echocardiogram lets the physician see the structures of the heart and evaluate how well the heart performs when stressed.
		The echocardiogram looks at the heart and allows the physician to assess whether or not all areas of the heart are contracting normally.
	www.hmc.psu.edu /heartandvascular/patient/articles/pe121.htm (633 words)

	[No title] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-25)
		A dobutamine stress echocardiogram is a diagnostic procedure that may be used when a physician wants to assess the heart muscle under stress.
		A dobutamine stress echocardiogram may be performed on an outpatient basis or as part of your stay in a hospital.
		The rate of the infusion will be increased every few minutes until you have reached your target heart rate (determined by the physician based on your age and physical condition), or until the maximum dose of dobutamine has been reached.
	www.ecommunity.com /cardiovascular/index.asp?pageid=P07968 (1512 words)

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