CARDIAC ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY

What Is Cardiac Echocardiography

Cardiac echo has become routinely used in the diagnosis, management, and follow-up of patients with any suspected or known heart disease.

It is one of the most widely used diagnostic tests in Cardiology. Echo is used to diagnose and monitor conditions such as heart failure, wall motion abnormalities, cardiomyopathies, heart valve disease, prosthetic valves, post TAVR, post ASD closures, post MitraClips, congenital heart disease, and other structural abnormalities of the heart. We routinely use Definity contrast on some of our studies to further improve the quality of the image and create a sharper picture of the heart. Stress echocardiograms are another area we cover for our patients experiencing chest pain.

Our Cardiac Echocardiography Services

Echocardiography has become an essential technology and is utilized by most pediatric cardiologists. It serves as an indispensable tool in the diagnosis and treatment of congenital heart disease. It involves mastering a complex skillset. Shared Imaging provides pediatric echocardiograms for our patients five years and older.

Shared Imaging utilizes state-of-the-art ultrasound equipment to provide exceptional quality along with the latest in technology for obtaining a very detailed study including cardiac strain imaging. Cardiac strain imaging has become especially important in the early diagnosis of heart failure.

Our technologists have years of experience in their field and are registered with the ARDMS. We take pride in providing high-quality echocardiograms in rural settings and exceptional care of our patients