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Ultrasound scanning, also known as ultrasound imaging, uses high frequency sound waves to obtain images from inside the human body. The reflected sound wave echoes are recorded and displayed as a real-time visual image.
Follow the links below to find information about ultrasonography, including echocardiography (echocardiograms).
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