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What Is An IABP?

An intra-aortic balloon pump, or IABP, is a long, slim balloon that manages the flow of blood via your largest capillary, the aorta. The gadget

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Imaging via Ultrasound

Description The use of high-frequency sound waves allows for an image of the body’s internal structures to be captured during ultrasound imaging (sonography). Ultrasound images

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What is an echocardiogram?

An echocardiogram (echo) provides a visual representation of the beating heart. An echocardiogram captures images of your heart’s valves and chambers using ultrasound (high-frequency sound

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Echocardiogram

The definition of echocardiography Ultrasound (high frequency sound waves) is used in an echocardiogram (echo) to create images of your heart. Diagnostic cardiac ultrasound, commonly

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Hypothermia

Review Hypothermia is a medical emergency situation that happens when your body sheds warmth much faster than it can produce warm, triggering a hazardously low

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Pregnancy Ultrasounds

Just what does an ultrasound involve? Most doctors will recommend an ultrasound (also known as a sonogram) to expectant mothers. It creates an image of

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