Echocardiograms
What is an Echocardiogram?
An echocardiogram or echo is a sonogram of your heart. An ultrasound machine is used to take 2D pictures of the size, shape, and function of the heart. It is used to diagnose both structural and functional types of cardiovascular disease.
What to Expect When Having an Echo
An echo should take approximately 30 to 40 minutes. You will be asked by the echo technologist to change out of your shirt so that the ultrasound gel and probes can be placed directly on the skin over your heart. Females will be given a chest cover for the procedure. You may also have electrodes placed on your chest to monitor heart rate throughout the test. During the echo, the technologist is recording a video of your heart function and is taking measurements of different parts of your heart’s anatomy. After the echo, your cardiologist will view the video, study the measurements, and produce a final interpretation of your procedure.
An echocardiogram or echo is a sonogram of your heart. An ultrasound machine is used to take 2D pictures of the size, shape, and function of the heart. It is used to diagnose both structural and functional types of cardiovascular disease.
What to Expect When Having an Echo
An echo should take approximately 30 to 40 minutes. You will be asked by the echo technologist to change out of your shirt so that the ultrasound gel and probes can be placed directly on the skin over your heart. Females will be given a chest cover for the procedure. You may also have electrodes placed on your chest to monitor heart rate throughout the test. During the echo, the technologist is recording a video of your heart function and is taking measurements of different parts of your heart’s anatomy. After the echo, your cardiologist will view the video, study the measurements, and produce a final interpretation of your procedure.
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Benefits With Our Service
These services provide comprehensive heart and vascular assessments, allowing for early detection and effective management of heart disease, circulation problems, and rhythm disorders. By utilizing advanced diagnostics and personalized care, we help improve heart health, prevent complications, and ensure better overall well-being.
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Why an Echocardiogram is Important
Heart Health Monitoring: It helps detect heart disease, valve problems, heart defects, and heart failure.
Early Detection: Can identify issues like fluid buildup around the heart, valve leaks, or abnormal heartbeats before they become severe.
Guiding Treatment: Provides detailed insights that help doctors create or adjust treatment plans for conditions like high blood pressure or heart murmurs.
Heart Health Monitoring: It helps detect heart disease, valve problems, heart defects, and heart failure.
Early Detection: Can identify issues like fluid buildup around the heart, valve leaks, or abnormal heartbeats before they become severe.
Guiding Treatment: Provides detailed insights that help doctors create or adjust treatment plans for conditions like high blood pressure or heart murmurs.
It can help detect conditions such as heart valve problems, congenital heart defects, fluid around the heart, or issues with heart pumping efficiency.
An echocardiogram is a safe, non-invasive test with no known significant risks.
Results are typically reviewed by your doctor within a few days. Your doctor will discuss the findings with you and suggest a treatment plan if necessary.
Our Specialist
Maiya Patel ARNP
Nurse Practitioner
Kirrin Emary PA-C
Physician Assistant
Dr. Haroon Chughtai
Cardiologist
