Echocardiograms Are Used to Help Diagnose

question 14

Multiple Choice

Echocardiograms are used to help diagnose

• A) heart enlargement.
• B) valvular disorders.
• C) cardiac tumors.
• D) left ventricular motion abnormalities.
• E) collection of fluid in lung bases.

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