echocardiography

What Are the Different Types of Echocardiography?

There are several types of echocardiography, each serving a specific purpose:
Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE): The most common type, where the transducer is placed on the chest wall.
Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE): Involves inserting a specialized transducer down the esophagus to get closer images of the heart.
Stress Echocardiography: Performed during or after physical exertion or pharmacological stress to assess heart function under stress.
Doppler Echocardiography: Measures the speed and direction of blood flow within the heart.

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