Cardiology & Vascular
An echocardiogram is an ultrasound examination that shows the heart in real time, assessing the function of the valves, cardiac chambers and blood circulation. It is painless, non-invasive and essential for diagnosing heart conditions such as heart failure, cardiomyopathies and valve abnormalities.
Cardiac examination
Echocardiograms are among the most frequently sought examinations in cardiac diagnostics and are often associated with symptoms, follow-up of a known condition or a review requested during a consultation.
By explaining the role of the examination in simple terms, the page becomes more useful for people who want to understand what is involved before calling the clinic.
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Frequently asked questions
It is generally well tolerated and non-invasive, using imaging to observe the heart.
No. An echocardiogram is a complementary examination and should be interpreted in each person’s clinical context, often in conjunction with a consultation.
In most situations, the team will provide advance information if there is a specific instruction. If you have questions, the best approach is to confirm this when booking.
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