Multiple choice

Which technique provides information about the movement of wall of the heart, valves and the septum?

  1. EMG

  2. Echocardiography

  3. Pulse rate

  4. EEG

  5. ECG

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Echocardiography is routinely used in the diagnosis, management and follow up of patients with any suspected or known heart diseases. In this technique, pulses of ultrasonic waves are emitted towards the organ and reflected waves are analysed. Recording of echoes and changes in the acoustic impedence provides information about the movement of wall of the heart, valves and the septum.