The esophagus (American English) or oesophagus (British English), commonly known as the foodpipe or gullet, is an organ in vertebrates which consists of a fibromuscular tube through which food passes, aided by peristaltic contractions, from the pharynx to the stomach.he esophagus (American English) or oesophagus (British English), commonly known as the foodpipe or gullet, is an organ in vertebrates which consists of a fibromuscular tube through which food passes, aided by peristaltic contractions, from the pharynx to the stomach.
The average price of a standard echocardiogram is $1,400 and this rises to $3,300 for a transesophageal echocardiogram. The cost is usually covered by insurance, although there may be an out of pocket expense of up to $200.
Average cost in Italy would be in the range 70-200 Euro. When covered by national healthcare system, can be free for those with a number of conditions, or a co-pay of about 40 Euro. When I had an echocardiogram done in 2008, it cost roughly $1700 US. A freestanding Radiology center in Fairfax county VA charges around 900$ for a 2D echocardiogram. Some provider in Elmhurst, NY and Astoria, NY charges 250$ for the same test. I have an echocardiogram done twice a year every year.