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Fact or Artifact in Two-Dimensional Echocardiography by Andreza Patricia Marinho de Souza Martins is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document discusses common artifacts encountered in two-dimensional echocardiography that can lead to misdiagnosis if not properly recognized. It describes how ultrasound waves interact with tissues and the physical principles behind image formation. The main artifacts discussed are related to beam width, side lobes, reflection and refraction of ultrasound waves. Recognizing these artifacts is important to avoid incorrect diagnoses.
- Author
- Andreza Patricia Marinho de Souza Martins
- Language
- EN