How ultrasound 'sees' inside the body

About this episode

This episode explores how ultrasound technology is used to examine the human heart through sound, featuring cardiac sonographer Victoria Rivera.

This week, we dive beneath the surface - exploring the human heart not through sight, but through sound. Joined by Victoria Rivera, a cardiac sonographer at Texas Children’s Hospital, we uncover the fascinating world of sonography and echolocation. Discover how sound waves reveal the inner workings of the heart, and get an inside look at one of the most incredible careers in modern medicine. ➡️ Level-Up Texas: ⁠More Info⁠ ➡️ Explore Cool Jobs in the classroom! K-5 classroom resources: https:/...

People in this episode

Guest: Victoria Rivera

Topics covered

• ultrasound
• human heart
• sonography
• echolocation
• medical careers

Keywords

• ultrasound
• sonography
• echolocation
• human heart
• cardiac sonographer
• Texas Children's Hospital
• medical careers

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Texas Children’s Hospital

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