A transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) or transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) has been requested to assess for the presence of abnormal growths (vegetations) on the heart valves, which can be indicative of infective endocarditis.
Suspicion of infective endocarditis or other conditions that may cause valvular vegetations.
"Echocardiogram ordered to evaluate for vegetation on heart valves given new onset murmur and fever."
Used when a clinician suspects infective endocarditis and needs to visualize the heart valves.
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