Noun
a noninvasive diagnostic procedure that uses ultrasound to study to structure and motions of the heart
Source: WordNetDiagnostics Examination of suspected infective endocarditis includes a detailed examination of the patient, complete history taking, and especially careful cardiac auscultation, various blood tests, ECG, cardiac ultrasound (echocardiography). Source: Internet
Inge Edler (1911-2001) developed the medical ultrasonography in 1953, commonly known as echocardiography, together with Hellmuth Hertz, and was awarded the Lasker Clinical Medical Research Award in 1977. Source: Internet
Echocardiography is the most useful test for mitral valve prolapse. Source: Internet
It can be diagnosed by echocardiography or ECG. Source: Internet
Women with Marfan syndrome, then, should receive a thorough assessment prior to conception, and echocardiography should be performed every six to 10 weeks during pregnancy, to assess the aortic root diameter. Source: Internet
Transthoracic Echocardiography For Diagnosing Pulmonary Embolism: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis. Source: Internet