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Understanding Echocardiography
Echocardiography provides an assessment of the heart using ultrasound. Your doctor may request an echocardiogram or echo test to look at your heart’s structure and check how well your heart is working.
It may be used to check the size of chambers and valve openings. Generally, it shows how the heart is functioning and identifies any murmurs or abnormalities.
Echocardiogram For Heart Health
Ultrasound Of The Heart
Early Detection Of Disease & Abnormalities
Comfortable & Noninvasive
Who Needs An Echocardiogram?
A physician is likely to request an echo test if you’ve had a heart attack, rheumatic fever, heart murmur, congenital heart defect, or an irregular heartbeat.
An echocardiogram may be requested if you recently had an ECG and there were noticed changes or abnormalities.
It is also common for echo tests to be ordered for unexplained chest pain or shortness of breath.
Choosing CAMIS for Echocardiography
At CAMIS, we pride ourselves on providing the expert care you deserve and delivering a thorough and comfortable echo test experience.
Although echo tests are painless and non-invasive, we understand that any exams can feel intimidating or slightly uncomfortable, so we want to provide you with any information and preparation requested to make you feel more comfortable.
Transthoracic Echocardiogram
A transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) is the most common type of echocardiogram, which is a still or moving image of the internal structures of the heart, using ultrasound.
The probe is placed on the chest of the patient to get various views of the heart.
It is used as a noninvasive assessment of the overall health of the heart, including a patient’s heart valves and degree of heart muscle contraction.
Frequently Asked Questions
About Echocardiography
Yes, for an echocardiogram, we generally prefer that you lie on your left side. This positioning helps bring your heart closer to your chest wall, allowing for clearer and more comprehensive ultrasound images. If you are unable to comfortably lie on your left side due to mobility issues or pain, please inform the sonographer. We are usually able to make adjustments and work with you to obtain the necessary images from an alternative position.
Yes, for an echocardiogram, we generally prefer that you lie on your left side. This positioning helps bring your heart closer to your chest wall, allowing for clearer and more comprehensive ultrasound images. If you are unable to comfortably lie on your left side due to mobility issues or pain, please inform the sonographer. We are usually able to make adjustments and work with you to obtain the necessary images from an alternative position.
Yes, for an echocardiogram, we generally prefer that you lie on your left side. This positioning helps bring your heart closer to your chest wall, allowing for clearer and more comprehensive ultrasound images. If you are unable to comfortably lie on your left side due to mobility issues or pain, please inform the sonographer. We are usually able to make adjustments and work with you to obtain the necessary images from an alternative position.
Yes, for an echocardiogram, we generally prefer that you lie on your left side. This positioning helps bring your heart closer to your chest wall, allowing for clearer and more comprehensive ultrasound images. If you are unable to comfortably lie on your left side due to mobility issues or pain, please inform the sonographer. We are usually able to make adjustments and work with you to obtain the necessary images from an alternative position.
Yes, for an echocardiogram, we generally prefer that you lie on your left side. This positioning helps bring your heart closer to your chest wall, allowing for clearer and more comprehensive ultrasound images. If you are unable to comfortably lie on your left side due to mobility issues or pain, please inform the sonographer. We are usually able to make adjustments and work with you to obtain the necessary images from an alternative position.
Yes, for an echocardiogram, we generally prefer that you lie on your left side. This positioning helps bring your heart closer to your chest wall, allowing for clearer and more comprehensive ultrasound images. If you are unable to comfortably lie on your left side due to mobility issues or pain, please inform the sonographer. We are usually able to make adjustments and work with you to obtain the necessary images from an alternative position.
Yes, for an echocardiogram, we generally prefer that you lie on your left side. This positioning helps bring your heart closer to your chest wall, allowing for clearer and more comprehensive ultrasound images. If you are unable to comfortably lie on your left side due to mobility issues or pain, please inform the sonographer. We are usually able to make adjustments and work with you to obtain the necessary images from an alternative position.
Yes, for an echocardiogram, we generally prefer that you lie on your left side. This positioning helps bring your heart closer to your chest wall, allowing for clearer and more comprehensive ultrasound images. If you are unable to comfortably lie on your left side due to mobility issues or pain, please inform the sonographer. We are usually able to make adjustments and work with you to obtain the necessary images from an alternative position.
Yes, for an echocardiogram, we generally prefer that you lie on your left side. This positioning helps bring your heart closer to your chest wall, allowing for clearer and more comprehensive ultrasound images. If you are unable to comfortably lie on your left side due to mobility issues or pain, please inform the sonographer. We are usually able to make adjustments and work with you to obtain the necessary images from an alternative position.
Yes, for an echocardiogram, we generally prefer that you lie on your left side. This positioning helps bring your heart closer to your chest wall, allowing for clearer and more comprehensive ultrasound images. If you are unable to comfortably lie on your left side due to mobility issues or pain, please inform the sonographer. We are usually able to make adjustments and work with you to obtain the necessary images from an alternative position.
Yes, for an echocardiogram, we generally prefer that you lie on your left side. This positioning helps bring your heart closer to your chest wall, allowing for clearer and more comprehensive ultrasound images. If you are unable to comfortably lie on your left side due to mobility issues or pain, please inform the sonographer. We are usually able to make adjustments and work with you to obtain the necessary images from an alternative position.
Yes, for an echocardiogram, we generally prefer that you lie on your left side. This positioning helps bring your heart closer to your chest wall, allowing for clearer and more comprehensive ultrasound images. If you are unable to comfortably lie on your left side due to mobility issues or pain, please inform the sonographer. We are usually able to make adjustments and work with you to obtain the necessary images from an alternative position.
Yes, for an echocardiogram, we generally prefer that you lie on your left side. This positioning helps bring your heart closer to your chest wall, allowing for clearer and more comprehensive ultrasound images. If you are unable to comfortably lie on your left side due to mobility issues or pain, please inform the sonographer. We are usually able to make adjustments and work with you to obtain the necessary images from an alternative position.
Yes, for an echocardiogram, we generally prefer that you lie on your left side. This positioning helps bring your heart closer to your chest wall, allowing for clearer and more comprehensive ultrasound images. If you are unable to comfortably lie on your left side due to mobility issues or pain, please inform the sonographer. We are usually able to make adjustments and work with you to obtain the necessary images from an alternative position.
Preparing For Your Appointment
PATIENT PREPARATION
- Dress comfortably, with loose easy to remove clothing.
- You may eat and take medications as usual prior to your exam.
WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR EXAM
- Once you have checked in at the front desk, you’ll be taken back to change.
- You will be given a gown and asked to disrobe from the waist up.
- Your weight and height will be taken prior to your exam.
- Once on the ultrasound bed, your blood pressure will be taken and adhesive electrodes applied to your chest to monitor and record electrocardiogram (ECG) signals.
- The exam is done with you laying on your left side. The sonographer (ultrasound technologist) will put a small amount of ultrasound gel on your chest and then use an ultrasound transducer (probe) to acquire still and moving images of your heart. In order to obtain good quality images, it is necessary to apply some pressure to your chest with the probe.
- You will hear sounds when the sonographer activates the Doppler portion of the study.
- Images of your heart will be recorded and various measurements taken.
- The data will be reviewed by a radiologist after the exam is completed.
AFTER YOUR EXAM
- You will be free to go.
Covered by Alberta Health Care
Referrals are necessary for all bookings
Exam Duration: 45 – 60min
Shout out to the two amazing women who assisted me in my MRI appointment today, although I came in with anxiety of the unknown and don’t do well in closed spaces these two wonderful ladies made my experience not only great but I was able to make it through it with ease and comfort, thank you so very much for your kindness and amazing support and service, two of the most beautiful women it’s great to see there is still amazing people out there, thank you again ladies 🙌🙌🙌🫶
Tara B.
Always have a professional and kind experience with CAMIS. I was lucky enough to have Debbie this last time and she was incredibly kind and gentle for a procedure that can be uncomfortable. Very thoughtful and walked me through everything with humor and unmatched professionalism. All staff have been great in my experience.
Natalie B
I had an amazing experience having my test done here today. Jordyn was very personable (great interpersonal and communication skills) – made me feel at ease and comfortable during my test. She is an excellent ultrasound technologist! She explained the procedures and my test was done on time. Thank you for the excellent service Jordyn!
Experanza E.
I cannot say enough good things about all the staff and doctors I interacted with the last two days. What was a very scary and stressful time was made enjoyable, easy, understandable and friendly.
Carrie McKay
I cannot say enough good things about all the staff and doctors I interacted with the last two days. What was a very scary and stressful time was made enjoyable, easy, understandable and friendly. Everyone from the greeter at the door to front desk staff to all the wonderful nurses and technicians made this whole process so easy and relieving.
Carrie M
I had a Barbotage treatment at the new CAMIS Notre Dame location. I have to say the staff there are excellent. The one in the treatment room with me was so kind, considerate and compassionate). I just want to compliment the lovely lady who assisted the Doctor who was also exceptionally good at trying not to cause me any more pain. Great job done by both of them.
Carole Carnahan
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