What Are the Types of Echocardiography Used in Cancer Patients?
Several types of echocardiography are used to evaluate cardiac function in cancer patients:
- Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE): The most common type, where the transducer is placed on the chest. - Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE): Provides more detailed images by placing the transducer in the esophagus. - Stress Echocardiography: Assesses how the heart performs under stress, which can be induced by exercise or medication. - 3D Echocardiography: Offers three-dimensional views of the heart, providing more accurate measurements of cardiac structures.
