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Echocardiogram

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English
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Cardiac Services, QE II

An echocardiogram is a test to measure the size, shape, movement, and flow of blood through the heart. This pamphlet reviews how to get ready for the test, who will do the test, what will happen during and after the test, and how long it will take. 

This pamphlet is also available in French: FF85-1744
Échocardiogramme

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