This is an ultrasound of the heart that can help diagnose heart disease or heart defects. This is a non invasive procedure best described as the same procedure of ultrasound used to look at a baby.
I am coming in for this test what can I expect?
A patient coming in for this test can expect to lie flat on an exam table and the ultrasound technician will apply gel to the chest and upper abdomen area and use a transducer to capture the picture of the heart and blood flow of the heart. This ultrasound takes 15 to 20 minutes to complete and after the test your physician will go over the results with you.
Indications:
- Hypertension
- Chest pain
- Palpitations
- Shortness of breath
- Abnormal EKG