Table of Contents
- Overview
- Results
- Risks
- Prevention
- Images
Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE); Echocardiogram - transthoracic; Doppler ultrasound of the heart; Surface echo
Normal Values
A normal echocardiogram reveals normal heart valves and chambers and normal heart wall movement.
What abnormal results mean
An abnormal echocardiogram can mean many things. Some abnormalities are very minor and do not pose significant risks. Other abnormalities are signs of very serious heart disease that will require further evaluation by a specialist. Therefore, it is very important to discuss the results of your echocardiogram in depth with your health care provider.
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Review Date: 05/23/2011
Reviewed By: Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of
Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of
Medicine; and Michael A. Chen, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of
Medicine, Division of Cardiology, Harborview Medical Center,
University of Washington Medical School, Seattle, Washington. Also
reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
A.D.A.M., Inc. is accredited by URAC, also known as the American Accreditation HealthCare Commission (www.urac.org)
