Echocardiography: Web sites

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American Society of Echocardiography
Professional organization for Heart and Circulation Specialists
MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia - Echocardiogram
Information on this test
National Board of Echocardiography
Information on Board Certification tests, including the ASCeXAM, ReASCE, PTEeXAM and RePTE
National Heart Lung and Blood Institute - Disease and Conditions Index
Describes what an echocardigraphy is, who needs it, types of echos, etc.
Medline Plus
Excellent resource for general information about a topic. Provides new items, links to additional resources, etc. Also good for patient information