What is a cardioechogram?
A cardioechogram is typically performed by a cardiologist, a doctor who specializes in heart health. The test is usually performed in a hospital or clinic, and typically takes about 30 minutes to complete.
During a cardioechogram, you will lie on your back on an exam table. The cardiologist will place a transducer, a small device that emits sound waves, on your chest. The transducer will move over your chest as the cardiologist takes images of your heart and blood vessels.
A cardioechogram can provide a wealth of information about the health of your heart. It can help to diagnose:
- Heart valve problems
- Congenital heart defects
- Heart failure
- Cardiomyopathy
- Myocardial infarction (heart attack)
- Pericarditis (inflammation of the sac around the heart)
- Endocarditis (infection of the heart valves)
A cardioechogram can also be used to assess the severity of these conditions, and to monitor the effectiveness of treatment.
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