Which of the following statements is true of an echocardiogram?
A) It involves attaching radionucleotides to red blood cells to allow the visualization of a beating heart.
B) It involves measuring vital signs after a session of prescribed exercise on a treadmill.
C) It involves the graphic recording of the heart's electrical activity.
D) It involves inserting a catheter from an appropriate artery or vein into the ventricle.
E) It involves documenting the anatomy and function of the heart using sound waves.

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An echocardiogram involves using sound waves to create images of the heart's anatomy and function. Option A refers to a nuclear stress test, option B refers to a stress test, option C refers to an electrocardiogram (ECG), and option D refers to a cardiac catheterization.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of an Echocardiogram