A transthoracic echo is a test that takes a picture of the heart with the use of a transducer (probe) placed on the chest wall. Like all other echocardiograms, ultrasound technology is used. High frequency sound waves inaudible to the human ear are sent from the probe and directed toward ...
The Impact of IAC-Echo Accreditation and Required Quality Assurance Initiatives on Transthoracic Echocardiogram Interpretation Errorsdoi:10.1016/j.jcmg.2019.04.018Jesse X. Yang MDGene Quinn MD, MPHOlivia N. Mechanic MDUlf Neisius MD, PhDConnie W. Tsao MD...