There are different types of echocardiograms. The type you have depends on the information your healthcare professional needs. Transthoracic echocardiogram, also called a TTE. This is a standard echocardiogram. It also is called a heart ultrasound. It's a noninvasive way to look at blood flow through the heart and heart valves. More @Wikipedia
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