Which of the Following Statements Is True of an Echocardiogram

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of an echocardiogram?

• A) It involves attaching radionucleotides to red blood cells to allow the visualization of a beating heart.
• B) It involves measuring vital signs after a session of prescribed exercise on a treadmill.
• C) It involves the graphic recording of the heart's electrical activity.
• D) It involves inserting a catheter from an appropriate artery or vein into the ventricle.
• E) It involves documenting the anatomy and function of the heart using sound waves.

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