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2. Echocardiogram: What It Shows, Purpose, Types, and Results

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   An echocardiogram, on the other hand, shows a detailed view of the heart's internal structure and how blood flows through it. The test: Measures the size and shape of your heart. Shows how well ...

3. Apex beat - Wikipedia

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   Apex beat. The apex beat (lat. ictus cordis), also called the apical impulse, [ 1 ] is the pulse felt at the point of maximum impulse (PMI), which is the point on the precordium farthest outwards (laterally) and downwards (inferiorly) from the sternum at which the cardiac impulse can be felt. The cardiac impulse is the vibration resulting from ...

4. The New Heart Tests: Which Ones Should You Have? - WebMD

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   Hemoglobin A1c. This blood test for diabetes isn't new, but the idea of using it to check for heart disease in people with diabetes or prediabetes is new. The A1c is a measure of blood sugar ...

5. Cardiovascular examination - Wikipedia

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   The cardiovascular examination is a portion of the physical examination that involves evaluation of the cardiovascular system. The exact contents of the examination will vary depending on the presenting complaint but a complete examination will involve the heart (cardiac examination), lungs (pulmonary examination), belly (abdominal examination) and the blood vessels (peripheral vascular ...

6. Echocardiogram: What Is It, Types, Preparation, and More

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   Takeaway. Echocardiography is a test using sound waves to produce live images of your heart. The image is called an echocardiogram. It allows your doctor to monitor how your heart and its valves ...

7. Cardiac imaging - Wikipedia

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   Apical four chamber ultrasound view of heart. Transthoracic echocardiography (TTE) uses ultrasonic waves for continuous heart chamber and blood movement visualization. It is the most commonly used imaging tool for diagnosing heart problems, as it allows non-invasive visualization of the heart and the blood flow through the heart, using a technique known as Doppler.

8. Imaging the Heart: The New Frontier - WebMD

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   An echo test involves ultrasound-- high-frequency sound waves -- to evaluate the function of heart muscle and valves, the same technology used to ensure a developing baby is healthy. In a cardiac ...

9. Apical Pulse: Definition, Location, and More - Healthline

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   Overview. Your pulse is the vibration of blood as your heart pumps it through your arteries. You can feel your pulse by placing your fingers over a large artery that lies close to your skin. The ...