Echocardiogram

Echocardiograms can be used to help physicians determine how well the heart is functioning.

  • An echocardiogram or “echo” is a specialized ultrasound of the heart using both 2-D images and doppler ultrasound. This non-invasive procedure provides information about the size, function of the heart, and blood flow through the chambers and valves.

  • Bonnyville

    #104, 4610 50th Street

  • Echocardiogram

  • Transthoracic Echocardiogram

    Is a non-invasive ultrasound of the heart by placing the ultrasound probe on the chest. With a Transesophageal echocardiogram a probe is inserted into the throat

    Stress Echocardiograms and Transesophageal Echocardiograms are not currently offered at CGA Medical Imaging.

  • 45-60 minutes

  • There is no preparation required for this exam.

Ultrasound used for Echocardiograms

 Some of the things an echocardiogram checks for is the size, thickness and shape of the heart, and to determine how well it is pumping.