Vascular Testing

An echocardiogram (often called an “echo”) is a safe, painless ultrasound test that allows your doctor to see how your heart is working.

An echocardiogram uses sound waves to create real-time images of your heart. These images show the size, shape, and movement of your heart chambers and valves, as well as how blood flows through your heart.

Your provider may order an echocardiogram to:

  • Check how well your heart is pumping
  • Evaluate heart valves
  • Look for causes of shortness of breath, chest pain, or swelling
  • Monitor known heart conditions
  • Assess heart health after illness or treatment
  • You’ll lie comfortably on an exam table
  • A small device (called a transducer) is placed on your chest with warm gel
  • The technician moves the device to capture images of your heart
  • You may be asked to change positions or briefly hold your breath

No. An echocardiogram is non-invasive and painless. There are no needles, no radiation, and no recovery time.

Most echocardiograms take 30–60 minutes.

Your specialist at Heart vascular & Leg Center will review the images and discuss the results with you, explaining what they mean for your heart health and next steps, if any.

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