Echocardiogram

What to Expect

• Your echo will be performed in our office by one of our cardiac sonographers. The sonographer will measure your height, weight, and blood pressure.
• You will be asked to remove everything from the waist up (females will be provided a medical gown).
• The lights may be dimmed during the study to optimize visualization.
• Several small stickers called electrodes will be applied to your skin which allow us to measure your heart rate and rhythm and a small amount of ultrasound gel will be applied to your skin which helps us see nice clear images.
• An echo usually takes anywhere from 20-40 minutes.
• After the scan is complete you will be asked to get dressed and to stop by the front desk to check out as you leave.

Preparation Instructions

• Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your exam time with your health care card.
• If you have any symptoms of virus, cold or flu please inform our staff prior to your appointment.
• If you have any mobility concerns, please inform our office prior to your appointment.
• There are no fasting requirements for this appointment.
• Please arrive with clean, dry skin (if you have a lot of lotion, oils, or powders on your skin the electrodes may not adhere as they should).