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Echocardiography

Echocardiography uses high-frequency sound waves, or ultrasound, to provide an overall anatomical visualization of the anatomy, structure, and function of the heart. The exam is completely non-invasive and painless, and uses no radiation. The heart's images are projected in a movie-like sequence onto a screen monitor. All echocardiography readings are performed by a board certified radiologist.

An echocardiogram is a safe, non-invasive procedure used to diagnose cardiovascular disease. It uses high-frequency sound waves to literally see all four chambers of the heart, the heart valves, the blood vessels entering and leaving the heart, as well as the sack around the heart. It can quickly diagnose the presence and severity of heart valve problems, determine abnormal flow within the heart that occurs with congenital heart disease, and enable doctors to diagnose a number of cardiovascular diseases so they can begin proper treatment.

For more information on echocardiography, visit the American Society of Echocardiography.

About Your Exam

An echocardiogram takes approximately 30 to 45 minutes.

The transthoracic echocardiogram is a painless procedure that involves the patient lying quietly while a small probe, called the transducer, is gently placed on various positions of the chest to obtain the images of the heart in real-time. Because the sound waves do not readily pass through air, a clear jelly-like substance is applied between the chest and the transducer to improve the contact of the transducer with the skin.

How to Prepare

There is no preparation required for echocardiography tests.

Exam Results

We will provide your doctor with your echocardiogram results within 24 to 48 hours. You should consult your doctor directly to review your results.

Locations Offering Echocardiography

Echocardiography is offered at our Danbury location.