An echocardiogram is a noninvasive ultrasound test that evaluates heart function. During an echo test, high-frequency sound waves from a hand-held wand placed on your chest provide pictures of the heart’s valves and chamber. These echoes are turned into moving pictures of your heart that can be seen on a video screen to evaluate the pumping action of your heart.
Transthoracic Echo
Stress Echocardiogram
Transoesophageal echocardiography
3-D echo test monitors different structures of the heart, like valves and pumping. This test uses images to detect heart diseases as it gives clear and detailed pictures of the heart's anatomy. If you have a TOE, you may have a sore throat for a few hours after the test. The echo is a safe, painless procedure which carries minimal risk.