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Exploring the heart through ultrasound. | =Exploring the heart through ultrasound.= | ||
Basic knowledge of ultrasound physics is vital to the correct application of ultrasound for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions | |||
Image acquisition is highly operator dependent | Image acquisition is highly operator dependent | ||
Kowledge of the physical attributes of ultrasound waves and image generation is critical to recognition of artefacts and prevention of misdiagnosis | |||
Ultrasound has been used in medicine since the beginning of the 20th century. | Ultrasound has been used in medicine since the beginning of the 20th century. | ||