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Echocardiogram - Echo - 1 views

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Echocardiogram - Echo
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What is an echocardiogram?An echocardiogram (echo) is a test that uses high frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to make pictures of your heart. The test is also called echocardiography or diagnostic cardiac ultrasound.
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Quick factsAn echo uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart’s chambers, valves, walls and the blood vessels (aorta, arteries, veins) attached to your heart.A probe called a transducer is passed over your chest. The probe produces sound waves that bounce off your heart and “echo” back to the probe. These waves are changed into pictures viewed on a video monitor.An echo can’t harm you.
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Why do people need an echo test?Your doctor may use an echo test to look at your heart’s structure and check how well your heart functions.The test helps your doctor find out: The size and shape of your heart, and the size, thickness and movement of your heart’s walls.How your heart moves.The heart’s pumping strength.If the heart valves are working correctly.If blood is leaking backwards through your heart valves (regurgitation).If the heart valves are too narrow (stenosis).If there is a tumor or infectious growth around your heart valves.The test also will help your doctor find out if there are: Problems with the outer lining of your heart (the pericardium).Problems with the large blood vessels that enter and leave the heart.Blood clots in the chambers of your heart.Abnormal holes between the chambers of the heart.
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syrrius on 12 Dec 16

A description of an Echocardiogram, which essentially takes live pictures of the heart in its entirety. I recently underwent this procedure this year to monitor the thickness of my left ventricle as I have Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. I undergo this annually. My Left Ventricle is thicker than it should be and it could lead to a permanent closure stopping the flow of blood if not monitored / treated.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A description of an Echocardiogram, which essentially takes live pictures of the heart in its entirety. I recently underwent this procedure this year to monitor the thickness of my left ventricle as I have Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. I undergo this annually. My Left Ventricle is thicker than it should be and it could lead to a permanent closure stopping the flow of blood if not monitored / treated.</div>

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NowDiagnostics, Zalgen Begin Development of Rapid Tests for Global Infectious Disease - 0 views

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bcwheeler on 03 May 17

Two companies are developing rapid-result blood tests for the hemorrhagic diseases ebola and lassa fever. The tests are to be used in the field with only a small amount of blood. They can easily be used in remote locations, as they don't need to be sent to a medical facility or lab.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Two companies are developing rapid-result blood tests for the hemorrhagic diseases ebola and lassa fever. The tests are to be used in the field with only a small amount of blood. They can easily be used in remote locations, as they don't need to be sent to a medical facility or lab.</div>

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Ancestry DNA Testing - 0 views

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Get personalized details about your unique ethnic origins. This service combines advanced DNA science with the world's largest online family history resource to predict your genetic ethnicity and help you find new family connections.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Get personalized details about your unique ethnic origins. This service combines advanced DNA science with the world's largest online family history resource to predict your genetic ethnicity and help you find new family connections.</div>

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Top 5 Medical Technology Innovations - 0 views

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Rebecca Burke on 25 Mar 14

I love the idea of using a patch for diabetes testing, when I worked in elder/psychiatric care it was hard to draw blood from some patients and this patch would have made testing so much easier.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">I love the idea of using a patch for diabetes testing, when I worked in elder/psychiatric care it was hard to draw blood from some patients and this patch would have made testing so much easier.</div>

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What is Breast Thermography? - 0 views

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Breast thermography is getting closer attention as an alternative to traditional mammography. It's a quick, painless test without exposure to radiation and can offer earlier detection of breast disease self exams or mammography.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Breast thermography is getting closer attention as an alternative to traditional mammography. It's a quick, painless test without exposure to radiation and can offer earlier detection of breast disease self exams or mammography.</div>

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Advanced Technology | Massachusetts Cancer Center | Steward Health Care - 1 views

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Offering state-of-the-art technology and advanced cancer therapies is a priority at Steward® Centers for Cancer Care. From robotic assisted surgery to high precision radiation treatments, our specialists are continually exploring and testing the latest, cutting edge technology and treatments.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Offering state-of-the-art technology and advanced cancer therapies is a priority at Steward® Centers for Cancer Care. From robotic assisted surgery to high precision radiation treatments, our specialists are continually exploring and testing the latest, cutting edge technology and treatments.</div>

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How Technology Is Transforming Health Care - 3 views

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Grant Shooter on 22 Sep 13

Digital innovations have now made it possible for consumers to use portable devices to access their medical information, monitor their vital signs, take tests at home and carry out a wide range of tasks.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Digital innovations have now made it possible for consumers to use portable devices to access their medical information, monitor their vital signs, take tests at home and carry out a wide range of tasks.</div>

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lkelley64 on 30 Nov 15

We now have the technology to digitize a human being in highest definition, in granular detail, and in ways that most people thought would not be possible. Accessing our medical records and our personal medical data has never been easier, with EMR portals, apps and other products from the digital world.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">We now have the technology to digitize a human being in highest definition, in granular detail, and in ways that most people thought would not be possible. Accessing our medical records and our personal medical data has never been easier, with EMR portals, apps and other products from the digital world.</div>

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Gene editing strategy eliminates HIV-1 infection in live animals - 0 views

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