Course
Bubble study for PFO/shunt — what happens in the test and how to read the result (Advanced)
Advanced course: understand bubble study (contrast echo) for shunts like PFO, what a ‘positive’ test means, and what questions to ask about next steps and treatment decisions
Cross-cuttingCaregiver, SurvivorAdvanced20 minPlain (6–8)
Educational only
Educational only — not medical advice.
What you'll learn
- Understand what a bubble study tests for
- Know what ‘positive’ vs ‘negative’ generally means
- Understand why next steps may include TEE or cardiology consult
- Ask questions that connect results to prevention decisions
Practice check
Check your understanding
A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.
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