Echocardiogram (Heart Scan)

Description

An echocardiogram, or "echo", is a scan used to look at the heart and nearby blood vessels. ​ It's a type of ultrasound scan, which means a small probe is used to send out high-frequency sound waves that create echoes when they bounce off different parts of the body. ​ These echoes are picked up by the probe and turned into a moving image on a monitor while the scan is carried out. An echocardiogram may be requested by a heart specialist (cardiologist) or any doctor who thinks you might have a problem with your heart, including your GP. ​ The test will usually be carried out at a hospital or clinic by a cardiologist, cardiac physiologist, or a trained technician called a sonographer. ​ An echocardiogram provides a more accurate picture of your heart including heart muscles, valves, function of heart (contractility) and blood flow during each cardiac cycle. Book an Echocardiogram online now - available at any of our clinic locations - by securing your appointment with a 30% deposit. Our team at Fast Track Cardiac Care look forward to welcoming you very soon.