Echocardiogram: Results and Values (Transesophageal Echocardiogram, Echocardiography, Doppler Ultrasound of the Heart)

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Alternate Names : Transesophageal Echocardiogram, Echocardiography, Doppler Ultrasound of the Heart

A normal echocardiogram displays normal heart chambers and valves. It also shows normal heart movement.

An abnormal echocardiogram may indicate the following:

blood clots in the heart

cardiomyopathy, or a weakening of the heart muscle

fluid in the sac around the heart

heart valve disease

other heart abnormalities

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Echocardiogram: Preparation & Expectations

Author: David T. Moran, MD
Reviewer: Sandy Keefe, RN, MSN
Date Reviewed: 08/06/01

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