Echocardiography
See how your heart is pumping, how your valves are working, and whether anything needs attention. Our cardiology team performs painless heart ultrasound tests and explains every result in plain language.
A Clear Picture of Your Heart, With No Radiation or Needles
An echocardiogram, often called an "echo," uses sound waves to create live images of your heart. It shows the size of your heart chambers, the strength of the heart muscle, the movement of the valves, and the way blood flows through each part. Because it uses ultrasound instead of radiation, the test is safe and can be repeated whenever your doctor needs to track changes over time.
At Epic Heart Care, an echo is a simple, comfortable visit. You lie on an exam table while a trained technician moves a small probe over your chest, and most tests take about 30 to 60 minutes. Your cardiologist reviews the images, discusses what they mean for you, and recommends next steps if any are needed.
Types of Echocardiography We Offer
Transthoracic Echo (TTE)
The most common echo. A probe on the chest captures images of the heart's chambers, valves, and pumping strength. It is the usual first test for most heart concerns.
Stress Echocardiogram
Images are taken before and after exercise or medication-induced stress. This shows how your heart responds under strain and can reveal reduced blood flow that is not visible at rest.
Transesophageal Echo (TEE)
A thin probe passes through the throat to capture close-up images from behind the heart. It is used when chest images are not clear enough, or to look closely at valves and blood clots.
Doppler Echocardiography
Doppler measures the speed and direction of blood flow. It helps identify leaking or narrowed valves and abnormal flow between heart chambers.
3D Echocardiography
Three-dimensional images give a more detailed view of the heart's structure. They are especially helpful for assessing valves and planning procedures.
Contrast Echo
A safe contrast agent is given through a vein to make the heart's inner walls easier to see. It improves image quality when standard pictures are hard to read.