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Echocardiography

Meaning

Echocardiography is a non-invasive, clinical diagnostic procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves, or ultrasound, to create real-time images of the heart’s structure and function. This essential tool allows clinicians to assess the cardiac muscle, the valves, and the blood flow dynamics within the chambers. It provides vital physiological data regarding cardiac output and potential structural anomalies, which is crucial in evaluating systemic hormonal effects on cardiovascular health.