WHAT IS AN ECHOCARDIOGRAM?

It is a test that uses ultrasound to examine the heart. It allows accurate measurements of the heart chambers as well as showing heart muscle pumping, valves opening and closing and the great vessels that exit the heart.

WHAT IS A DOPPLER STUDY?

It's a special part of the exam that assesses blood flow direction and velocity.

WHAT CAN YOU LEARN FROM THESE TESTS?

• Sizes of heart chambers
• The heart's pumping function
• Valve function
• Evidence of fluid around the heart
• Evidence of congenital abnormalities

IS THE TEST SAFE?

Extremely

HOW LONG DOES THE TEST TAKE?

20-30 minutes