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Is there any discomfort with a transthoracic echocardiogram?

April 26, 2017discomfort echocardiogram transthoracic

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Is there any discomfort with a transthoracic echocardiogram?

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There should be no discomfort to the patient when an experienced sonographer performs the examination. Occasionally, patients may have some discomfort due to condrocostal arthritis (pain associated with the ribs) or fibromyalgia. However, these conditions should not prevent the patient from undergoing the procedure.