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Echocardiogram
This is a first-line imaging test for assessment of cardiac size and function as well as valvular function and pericardial diseases.
Echocardiograms are heart exams that use sound waves to produce a study of the motion of the valves and heart chamber. The technology utilized is similar to that used to examine fetuses in the womb.
Echocardiography is a low risk procedure, and can generally be performed with minimal discomfort. A full range of ultrasound services is provided. These include: transesophageal echocardiograms, stress (exercise or pharmacologic) echocardiograms, and carotid ultrasounds.
- Assess the heart’s function
- Determine the presence of disease of the heart muscle, valves and pericardium, heart tumors, and congenital heart disease
- Evaluate the effectiveness of medical or surgical treatments
- Follow the progress of valve disease
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