Difference between revisions of "Transatlantic Echocardiogram"
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A '''transatlantic echocardiogram''' (or '''TAE''') is an ultrasound of the heart performed throughout the duration of a transatlantic flight, taking anywhere from 4 to 10 hours to complete depending on the jet stream. The windows on a '''transatlantic echocardiogram''' are fantastic, particularly on a clear sunny day. Do not confuse a '''transatlantic echocardiogram''' for a [[Transthoracic Echocardiogram|transthoracic echocardiogram]] or a [[Transesophageal Echocardiogram|transesophageal echocardiogram]]. | A '''transatlantic echocardiogram''' (or '''TAE''') is an ultrasound of the heart performed throughout the duration of a transatlantic flight, taking anywhere from 4 to 10 hours to complete depending on the jet stream. The windows on a '''transatlantic echocardiogram''' are fantastic, particularly on a clear sunny day. Do not confuse a '''transatlantic echocardiogram''' for a [[Transthoracic Echocardiogram|transthoracic echocardiogram]] or a [[Transesophageal Echocardiogram|transesophageal echocardiogram]]. | ||
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Revision as of 14:54, 24 September 2016
A transatlantic echocardiogram (or TAE) is an ultrasound of the heart performed throughout the duration of a transatlantic flight, taking anywhere from 4 to 10 hours to complete depending on the jet stream. The windows on a transatlantic echocardiogram are fantastic, particularly on a clear sunny day. Do not confuse a transatlantic echocardiogram for a transthoracic echocardiogram or a transesophageal echocardiogram.