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Note: the service only applies if the patient meets the requirements of the descriptor and the requirements of Note: IR.1.2 Repeat serial real time transthoracic echocardiographic examination of the heart with real time colour flow mapping from at least 3 acoustic windows, with recordings on digital media, if the service: (a) is for the investigation of known valvular dysfunction; and (b) is requested by a specialist or consultant physician; and (c) is not associated with a service to which: (i) another item in this Subgroup applies (except items 55137, 55141, 55143, 55145 and 55146); or (ii) an item in Subgroup 2 applies (except items 55118 and 55130); or (iii) an item in Subgroup 3 applies (R)