Nursebob’s MICU/CCU Survival Guide
Cardiology in Critical Care
Special Procedures in Cardiology
Echocardiogram
1/8/2006
1. Using Ultrasound to view the heart while in motion.
A. Shows the movment of the heart in real time.
B. Can view the motion of the ventricles and watch the valves open and close in rhythm with the heartbeat.
C. Can identify abnormalities with the heart muscle and valves.
D. May identify fluid surrounding the heart.