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Echocardiogram

Echo
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

Ultrasound of heart showing structure and function. Measures ejection fraction, valve function, and chamber sizes.

Standard Abbreviation

Echo

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  echo VARCHAR(100),  -- Echocardiogram
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  echo as echocardiogram
FROM claims;

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