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Health Guide
Stress Echocardiography
... Normal Values What abnormal results mean Read more »Pericarditis
...necessary to drain the fluid from the sac. This procedure, called pericardiocentesis, may be done using an echocardiography-guided needle or surgically in a minor procedure. Bacterial... Read more »Meet Glenn Gandelman, MD, MPH
...diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of cardiovascular disease. He has additional training in both echocardiography and nuclear medicine and is board certified in Internal Medicine, Cardiology,... Read more »Echocardiogram
Echocardiogram is a test that uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart. The picture is much more detailed than x-ray image and involves no radiation exposure. ... Read more »Stress Echocardiography
...How the test is performed The ultrasound portion of this test is performed in the same way as an echocardiogram. Exercise (treadmill/bicycle) or medication is used to increase your heart rate... Read more »Images
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