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Echocardiogram (transthoracic)

Download our PDF to find out what an standard transthoracic echocardiogram is and what to expect when having one.

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This test uses sound waves to study the structure of your heart and how the heart and valves are working. A probe sends out and records these sound waves, producing a moving image of your heart on a computer. Download our transthoracic echocardiogram (PDF) to read more.

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