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Transthoracic Echocardiogram

Diagnostic imaging procedures can be frightening and confusing for many patients. The EACVI has created webpages with resources you can share with your patients, to help them understand the basics of some common tests.

This page explains the transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE).

Leaflet

Download these leaflets to find out how to prepare and what to expect during a transthoracic echocardiography test.

 

Transthoracic echocardiograms

Pediatric transthoracic echocardiograms

Video