Echocardiography relies on ultrasound waves to generate images of the heart. These waves are directed towards the heart and then reflected from various internal structures, creating an image based on the differences in tissue density and composition.
What is the principle behind echocardiography, and how do ultrasound waves contribute to forming images of the heart?
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Echocardiography utilizes ultrasound waves to visualize the heart’s structure and function. Ultrasound waves are emitted from a transducer probe placed on the chest, which then travel through the body. When the waves encounter different tissues within the heart, they are reflected back to the probe, creating echoes. These echoes are analyzed to generate real-time images of the heart’s chambers, valves, and blood flow.