Echocardiogram information for families
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Information from the Starship Cardiology Service for families on 'what is an echocardiogram'
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Cardiology
An echocardiogram or ‘echo’ is a scan that uses ultrasound waves to produce images of the heart. It is a painless procedure that doesn’t have any side effects. An echo uses no radiation and is safe...