transoesophageal echocardiography
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transoesophageal echocardiography — see echocardiography … The new mediacal dictionary
Echocardiography — is a diagnostic test which uses ultrasound waves to make images of the heart chambers, valves and surrounding structures. It can measure cardiac output and is a sensitive test for inflammation around the heart (pericarditis). It can also be used… … Medical dictionary
echocardiography — n. the use of ultrasound waves to investigate and display the action of the heart as it beats. Used in the diagnosis and assessment of congenital and acquired heart diseases, it is safe, painless, and reliable and reduces the need for cardiac… … The new mediacal dictionary
Cardiothoracic anesthesiology — is a subspeciality of the medical practice of anesthesiology devoted to the preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care of adultpatients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery and related invasive procedures.It is one of the most interesting… … Wikipedia
ultrasonography — The location, measurement, or delineation of deep structures by measuring the reflection or transmission of high frequency or ultrasonic waves. Computer calculation of the distance to the sound reflecting or absorbing surface plus the known… … Medical dictionary
Q fever — MeshID = D011778 Q fever is a disease caused by infection with Coxiella burnetii , a bacterium that affects both humans and animals. This organism is uncommon but may be found in cattle, sheep, goats and other domestic mammals, including cats and … Wikipedia
Cardiac output — (Q or or CO ) is the volume of blood being pumped by the heart, in particular by a left or right ventricle in the time interval of one minute. CO may be measured in many ways, for example dm3/min (1 dm3 equals 1000 cm3 or 1 litre). Q is… … Wikipedia
Endocarditis — eMedicine2|ped|2511 MeshID = D004696 Endocarditis is an inflammation of the inner layer of the heart, the endocardium. It usually involves the heart valves (native or prosthetic valves). Other structures which may be involved include the… … Wikipedia
