Echocardiography - Cardiac Ultrasound
Your doctor may refer you for an echocardiogram if you are experiencing any symptoms your doctor feels could be related to your heart. This extremely useful test uses sound waves to give doctors a 3-D image of the heart in motion, allowing them to watch your heart beating and see the valves and other structures in action.
If your doctor has referred you for an echocardiogram, we encourage you to read the comprehensive explanation about an echocardiogram in our Health Information Library. The section includes why echocardiograms are done, how to prepare, what to expect and what the test results will show.
Talk to Your Doctor
We hope this information helps you gain a better understanding of echocardiography and encourage you to talk to your doctor about any questions or concerns you have about the test.