Sep 18, 2023 · The test is typically performed by a specially trained ultrasound sonographer, and the images are interpreted by a pediatric cardiologist who specializes in fetal congenital heart disease.

May 30, 2024 · What is an echocardiogram? An echocardiogram (echo) is a test that uses high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to make pictures of your heart. The test is also called …

Sep 18, 2023 · The ultrasound waves bounce off the baby's organs, including the heart and are sent back to the camera which then creates a moving picture of the different parts of the heart for the …

Mar 22, 2022 · An echocardiogram is an ultrasound movie of the inside of the heart. It can detect nearly every congenital heart defect or any problem of the heart muscle function.

May 23, 2024 · The echo uses ultrasound to evaluate the characteristics of the valve cusps and how much blood may be leaking (regurgitation) from the valve when the heart contracts. Another test may …

Sep 24, 2024 · Echocardiography, also called ultrasound Cardiac catheterization with coronary angiography and biopsy Myocarditis treatment targets symptoms and the underlying cause if it is …

Patients with a PDA that's been successfully closed rarely require long-term cardiology follow-up unless there's additional cardiac disease. Only rarely will they need to take medicine after surgical or device …

For patients whom the diagnosis of apical HCM, apical aneurysm, or atypical patterns of hypertrophy is inconclusive on TTE, the use of IV ultrasound enhancing agent is reasonable (2a)

Sep 30, 2024 · An echocardiogram, or ultrasound of the heart, had helped to diagnose Mindy. Mindy moved to Maine, where she earned a degree in cardiovascular technology. Her first job after …