Echo technicians perform ultrasounds on the heart to assist in diagnosing and treating cardiovascular diseases. They can earn an associate degree in echo technology, complete a two-year program, and gain hands-on experience in hospitals. They can work with children or adults and become lead technicians with experience. Strong communication skills are necessary. An echo technician […]
A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) provides a better view of the heart than a standard echocardiogram, especially in cases where obstructions such as excess body fat or abnormal position make it difficult to get a good view. TEEs are typically performed when a person is unconscious or heavily sedated and can have side effects such as […]
Echocardiography courses include transesophageal, fetal, adult, pediatric, instrumentation, stress, cardiac physiology, and ultrasound. Students typically have an associate’s degree in a health discipline and learn terminology, techniques, and professional precautions. Courses focus on specific demographics and equipment used to create echocardiograms. Stress echocardiography measures echoes during supervised cardiovascular stress. Different types of echocardiography courses include […]
Seashells amplify ambient noise due to their curved shape, producing a sound that varies in pitch depending on the size of the shell. This effect can also be replicated by holding a glass or forming an “O” shape with your mouth. Seashells sound like the ocean because the curved shape of a seashell amplifies ambient […]
Pediatric echocardiography has three types: fetal, transthoracic, and transesophageal. The most suitable approach depends on the patient and situation, and doctors may recommend additional tests like MRI for more information. Three different types of pediatric echocardiography are available for patients and their families: fetal, transesophageal, and transthoracic. The most appropriate approach depends on the patient […]
Tissue Doppler Echocardiography is a non-invasive medical procedure that uses ultrasound to examine and measure heart functions, detecting heart dysfunctions and conditions such as valve loss and abnormal communication between the left and right sides of the heart. It can also evaluate the size and shape of the heart, detect regurgitation, and aid in the […]
An echo bubble is a temporary post-bubble rally that occurs after a major stock market crash, caused by investors trying to determine what is happening with the market. It is usually not as pronounced or long-lasting as the original bubble and prices never recover what they originally reached. The NASDAQ provides a good example of […]
Echo responses are a way of answering a question by using a phrase similar to the question or including some of the same words. They are common in languages that don’t use simple affirmative or negative words. In English, they are often used in formal or technical contexts. Other languages use verb forms for echo […]
An ultrasound technician performs ultrasounds on the heart to diagnose and treat cardiovascular diseases. To become an echo technician, one must obtain an associate’s degree, complete courses in anatomy, physiology, and ultrasound physics, and gain hands-on experience. Echo technicians can work with pediatric or adult patients and may become a Principal Echo Technician with experience. […]
Contrast echocardiography is a non-invasive procedure that adds contrast to a standard echocardiogram to provide clearer images of the heart and blood flow. Saline solution is commonly used as contrast, and the procedure can diagnose various heart problems. Contrast echocardiography is a type of echocardiogram, which is an ultrasound of the heart and may also […]
An eco bubble is a temporary post-bubble rally that occurs after a major stock market crash. It is caused by investors trying to determine the cause of the crash and some seeing an opportunity to buy stocks at a lower price. The rally is usually not as pronounced or long as the original bubble and […]
