Echocardiogram
Ultrasound

An echocardiogram, often referred to as an “echo,” uses sound waves to create moving images of your heart. This advanced diagnostic tool allows our medical team to observe your heart beating, the blood flowing through your heart chambers, and to assess the condition of your heart muscles and valves. Unlike X-rays, echocardiograms do not use radiation, making them a safe option for all patients, including those who are pregnant and individuals with existing health conditions.

Echocardiograms are invaluable for diagnosing and monitoring various heart conditions, from congenital heart defects to heart failure. Whether you’re experiencing symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest pain, or palpitations, or if you need ongoing heart condition management, an echocardiogram provides critical insights that guide treatment decisions.

Our Echocardiogram Services Include:

Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE)

The most common type, involving a transducer placed on the chest wall to image the heart. This can be performed for adult and pediatric patients.

Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE)

Offers a closer look at the heart’s structures through a probe inserted down the esophagus.

Stress Echocardiogram

Assesses heart function before and after exercise or medication-induced stress.

3D Echocardiography

Provides detailed three-dimensional images of the heart, enhancing diagnostic accuracy.

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What to Expect During Your Echocardiogram

Preparation

No special preparation is needed for most echocardiograms. You may be asked to avoid eating for a few hours before a TEE.

During the Exam

You’ll lie comfortably on an examination table. A sonographer applies gel to the transducer to improve contact and image quality. The procedure is painless, though you may feel slight pressure from the transducer.

Duration

The exam typically lasts between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the type of echocardiogram performed.

After Your Echocardiogram

Our radiologists will analyze the images and provide a detailed report to your referring physician, who will discuss the results with you. The findings will help shape your personalized treatment plan or inform adjustments to your current heart health management strategy.