Transthoracic Echocardiogram

An echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart. This test provides information on the heart’s structures and function. It evaluates your valves, the strength & thickness of your heart muscle and size of the chambers.

Pre and post instructions

Pre instructions:

  • There is no preparation need for this procedure.

Post procedure:

  • There are no post instructions for this procedure.

What to expect:

This test will take approximately 30 to 40 minutes.
Aldrich Cardiovascular Institute
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