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Echocardiogram

Echocardiography has become routinely used in the diagnosis, management, and follow-up of patients with any suspected or known heart diseases.

Echocardiography is used to diagnose cardiovascular diseases. In fact, it is one of the most widely used diagnostic tests for heart disease.

An echocardiogram is a graphical image of the heart produced by an echocardiograph. The echocardiogram is an extremely useful test for studying the heart’s anatomy. It is non-invasive and entirely safe, and when interpreted by well-trained cardiologists, is very accurate.

The echocardiogram is a simple test to have done. You will lie on an examination table, and a technician will hold a transducer (a device that resembles a computer mouse) against your chest, slowly sliding it back and forth. (The technician will apply a Vaseline-like gel to your chest to aid in sliding the transducer.) You may be asked to roll on your side during the test, or hold your breath for a few seconds. The test takes 30 to 60 minutes to complete.

Additional Resources

The Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand
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Covering a broad range of conditions, BSHC is dedicated to providing the highest quality, comprehensive health care to Melbourne's North.

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