Echocardiogram

Service Description

An Echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart that tests its beating, pumping, and blood flow. Echocardiograms are a wonderful tool for you and your patient and can be used in the diagnosis of valvular stenosis or sclerosis, valvular regurgitation, congenital heart disease, pulmonary hypertension, cardiomyopathy and pericardial effusion. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for men and women in the United States. Ultrasound is a safe, effective tool that can be used to prevent heart disease for your practice. Indications for an Echocardiogram Chest Pain Malignant Hypertension Congestive Heart Failure Trans Ischemic Attack (TIA) Atrial Fibrillation Near and Presyncope or Collapse Shortness of Breath Murmurs What Ultrasound Can Determine Coronary Disease Heart Attack Congestive Heart Failure Congenital Heart Disease Valvular Regurgitation Aortic Stenosis Pulmonary Hypertension Pericardial Effusion