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An echocardiogram is a non-invasive imaging test that uses ultrasound waves to create real-time pictures of the heart. It helps healthcare professionals evaluate the heart's structure, pumping function, blood flow, and heart valves without exposing patients to radiation.
Doctors may recommend an echocardiogram if someone has symptoms such as chest discomfort, shortness of breath, an irregular heartbeat, a heart murmur, or swelling in the legs. The test is also commonly used to monitor existing heart conditions and assess treatment progress.
The procedure is generally painless, takes between 30 and 60 minutes, and requires little to no special preparation for a standard transthoracic echocardiogram. Understanding how the test works can help patients feel more comfortable before their appointment
Doctors may recommend an echocardiogram if someone has symptoms such as chest discomfort, shortness of breath, an irregular heartbeat, a heart murmur, or swelling in the legs. The test is also commonly used to monitor existing heart conditions and assess treatment progress.
The procedure is generally painless, takes between 30 and 60 minutes, and requires little to no special preparation for a standard transthoracic echocardiogram. Understanding how the test works can help patients feel more comfortable before their appointment