UNDERSTANDING ECHOCARDIOGRAMS: YOUR HEART HEALTH CHECKUP

Echocardiograms offer a detailed look at your heart's form. This non-invasive exam uses sound waves to create images of your heart behaving. An echocardiogram can reveal a variety of conditions, including heart murmurs. Cardiologists often recommend an echocardiogram if you have signs of a heart problem. The test is usually rapid and painless. Co