UNDERSTANDING ECHOCARDIOGRAMS: YOUR HEART HEALTH CHECKUP

Echocardiograms offer a detailed look at your heart's form. This non-invasive test uses sound waves to create images of your heart functioning. An echocardiogram can show a variety of problems, including heart murmurs. Cardiologists often recommend an echocardiogram if you have symptoms of a condition. The procedure is usually fast and painless.