The use of ultrasound to produce images of the inside of the heart and how it works.

Uses sound waves to check out the heart walls and valves.

A noninvasive test that uses reflected sound waves off the heart to determine its size, structure, and function.

a procedure in which high frequency sound waves directed at the heart are reflected back and the echoes are picked up by a transducer and converted to an image

An ultrasound scan of the heart.

A heart test in which ultrasound is used to study the anatomy and function of the heart.

An ultrasound picture of the heart which shows the structure of the heart and pump function.

This test uses sound waves or ultrasound to look at the structure of the heart. It is the same sort of machine which doctors use to look at babies in the womb.

an ultrasound of the heart that evaluates structure and function. electrocardiogram (EKG) - a safe, p ainless measurement of the heart's "electrical system," requiring numerous small, sticky dots or bands along the chest and arms.

A scan of the heart using high frequency sound waves, similar to an ultrasound of the abdomen.

A test that uses sound waves to view the heart. An echo is especially useful to look at the heart, valves, chambers, and myocardium as well as the function of each.

Produces images of the heart by using sound waves, which help identify abnormalities of the heart muscle or valves and localizes fluid around the heart. An ECHO is painless, and takes about 30 to 40 minutes to perform.

The use of ultrasound to view the structure and function of the heart.

is an ultrasound picture of the heart.

a study of the heart with the use of ultrasound imaging.

an image of the heart produced by ultrasonography

a common and painless test that uses very high frequency sound waves

a common procedure to tell the doctor what he needs to know about your heart

a diagnostic examination of a person's heart

a diagnostic test that uses sound waves to produce a moving picture of the heart on a video screen

a diagnostic test which employs ultrasound (high frequency sound waves) to obtain moving and still pictures of your heart

a follow up tool that can be used to diagnose heart problems when a murmur or other abnormality is detected on auscultation

a good method for diagnosing some types of heart disease and for finding tumors or blood clots in the upper chambers of the heart

a graphic outline of the heart's movement created from ultrasound vibrations echoed from the heart's structures

a medical test that is performed to test the functioning of the heart valves

a medical test that is used to study the structure and function of the heart

an exam of the heart using sound waves

an image of the heart and major blood vessels produced by echocardiograpy

an noninvasive ultrasound test that provide pictures of the heart's valves and chambers

a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves (ultrasound) to evaluate how well the heart is working

a non-invasive procedure using ultrasound waves to visualize the structures of the heart on the screen with the use of a probe

a non-invasive test in which ultra-sound is used to examine the heart

a noninvasive test that uses sound waves to look at the structure and function of your heart

a noninvasive test that uses ultrasound images of the heart

a non-invasive test where your heart is examined through the use of ultrasound

a noninvasive (the skin is not pierced) procedure used to assess the heart's function and structures

an ultrasound examination of the heart

a painless, non-invasive test that uses ultrasound to study the structure and function of the heart

a painless procedure that uses sound waves and a computer to look at your beating heart

a painless test that does not use needles

a picture of the heart taken using sound waves

a process that images the heart structure and the blood flow through the valves

a safe and painless diagnostic procedure which uses high frequency sound waves to take moving pictures of the heart

a safe, non-invasive procedure used to diagnose cardiovascular disease

a scan of your heart using ultrasound that produces an image on the screen

a simple office test that uses ultrasound to image the heart

a sound test of your heart

a test evaluating the functioning of heart valves and the findings were a much higher than expected percentage

a test in which ultrasound is used to examine

a test of heart structure and movement utilizing ultrasound (sound waves)

a test that can be administered during, as well as after, a heart attack

a test that causes no pain

a test that uses high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to create an image of the heart's internal anatomy

a test that uses ultrasound waves to examine the structure and function of the heart

a test using ultrasound waves to examine the heart

a test using ultrasound waves to look at the heart

a type of scan that gives useful information on the functioning of the heart

a type of ultrasound test that uses high-pitched sound waves that are sent through a device called a transducer

a type of ultrasound test which works, as its name suggests, by picking up and interpreting echoes of high frequency sound waves which are "bounced off" the heart

a very safe test and in fact is the same technology that is used to image a fetus before it is born

a very sensitive test and the most definitive test in diagnosing dilated cardiomyopathy or any other heart disease

a very useful test that can help your health professional evaluate your heart

a very valuable tool for evaluation of valvular heart disease

a wonderful test for showing the heart valves and the heart muscle function

a procedure that evaluates the structure and function of the heart by using sound waves recorded on an electronic sensor which produce a moving picture of the heart and heart valves.

a noninvasive test that uses ultrasound to visualize structures of the heart and evaluate left ventricular function

is where an image of the heart is formed when high frequency sound waves are reflected from themuscles of the heart. An echocardiogram may be done before treatment starts to establish a baseline from which to compare future tests. See also: Cardiotoxicity

A graphic record of the heart that provides information about its position, internal parts such as valves, and the motion of the heart walls. The procedure ( echocardiography ) involves ultrasonic waves directed over the chest.

A test using sound waves to assess the size and motion of the heart muscles.

a test that uses a device to bounce sound waves off the heart to create an image of the heart — The image details the blood flow in the heart's chambers.

(echo): A non-invasive procedure in which a picture of the heart that is produced by the echo of ultrasound waves that have been directed through the chest.

sonar scan of the heart and aorta to monitor any enlargement and faulty valves. (It is completely safe and painless.) Back to the top

a non-invasive ultrasound test that produces an image of the heart. The image is measured to evaluate the filling and pumping function of the heart chambers. The measurement is called Ejection Fraction and is a key indicator of heart function.

A painless, non-invasive test, which uses sound waves, or "ultrasound," to produce a visual image of the heart. The test reveals any structural problems in the heart and shows how efficiently the heart and valves are working, the direction in which the blood is flowing and the size of the heart chambers. (See Diagnosis & Treatment: Echocardiogram for more detailed information.)

A test that uses sound waves to produce a picture of the baby's heart.

A record produced by the use of ultrasound waves to investigate the action of the heart.

an ultrasonographic method of recording a picture of the heart as it is produced by the echo of sound waves. This can be used to evaluate both the structure and function of the heart.

a picture of the heart produced on a television screen by 'echoes' of ultrasound.

An ECHO is a sound wave picture of the heart that gives information about the valves of the heart and the function of the muscular walls of the heart.

A method of recording a picture of the heart using the echo of sound waves that can be used to evaluate the structure and function of the heart.

the use of ultrasound examine and measure structure and functioning of the heart to determine disease and abnormalities, a non-invasive procedure using electrodes attached to the surface of the chest.

ultrasound is used to view the heart

a test that provides a measurement of how well your heart is pumping and is a key indicator of your heartâ€(tm)s function.

A method of obtaining an image of the heart structure by using ultrasound (inaudible, high-frequency, sound waves). The sound is reflected differently by each part of the heart. The result is a complex series of echoes that are recorded and analyzed.

a test that uses sound waves to produce a moving image of the patient's beating heart on a video screen. Used to study the heart's thickness, size and function, as well as the motion pattern and structure of the four heart valves.

An echocardiogram (echo) is an ultrasound exam of the heart. A test that uses sound waves to produce moving image of the patient's beating heart. The physician can study the thickness, size and function, as well as the motion, pattern and structure of the four heart valves.

a quick, painless, safe ultrasound test that provides invaluable information about the heart. Sonar-like waves are beamed at the heart to produce an image of how it is functioning, the size of the chambers, condition of the valves, and the presence of any excess fluid.

An image of the heart that is created by high-frequency (ultrasound) sound waves.

a test that uses sound waves to create a moving picture of the heart. The picture is much more detailed than an x-ray image and involves no radiation exposure.

A diagnostic test to detect abnormalities of the heart using an ultrasound probe to image the cardiac structures.

A diagnostic test that uses ultrasound to visualize the interior of the heart and determine how effectively it is functioning.

This is a heart scan, which shows the doctor how much heart muscle damage has occurred. A flat metal disk is rubbed over the chest and a moving picture of the heart comes up on a TV screen (similar to the ultrasound scan a pregnant mother gets).

a cardiac test and way to see the heart with the use of ultrasound imaging

An imaging test that uses harmless sound waves to show how well your heart muscle and valves are working. It also shows how large your heart is. Useful in patients with complaints of shortness of breath, chest pain, exercise intolerance, syncope, & palpitations.

A noninvasive test that records a sound wave picture of the heart and gives information about the heart valves and the function of the heart's muscular walls. An echo test can also measure ejection fraction (how efficiently the heart is pumping with each contraction).

This test uses sound waves to create a picture of the heart. The picture is more detailed than an x-ray image. This test can be used in the diagnosis of a number of heart conditions including valve disorders, cardiomyopathy and heart attack. (Read about " Coronary Heart Disease" " Cardiomyopathy" " The Heart and Its Valves" " Heart Attack" " Cardiovascular Tests")

a non-invasive, painless test that uses high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to get a picture of the heart.

diagnostic test that uses reflected sound wave images to see the heart and provides information regarding the structure and function of the heart

A device which uses ultrasound to determine and display the location of structures within the heart. Also known as an "echo".

video or still frame recording of ultrasound waves that depict some of the structures of the heart or some of the blood flow within the heart

An ultrasound used to study different areas of the heart.

A type of ultrasound test that uses high-pitched sound waves to produce an image of the heart. An echocardiogram is used to evaluate how well the heart chambers fill with blood and pump blood to the rest of the body with each heartbeat (called the ejection fraction). See the Diagnostic Tests page for more information.

Use of ultrasound to examine the heart.

The use of sound waves to image internal structures such as the heart and great vessels.

An ultrasound in which sound waves are bounced off the walls and chambers of the heart, allowing the heart's shape and motion, as well as the presence of clots, to be seen and measured. Back to Previous Page

(also Doppler/ultrasound of the heart; echocardiogram - transesophageal; transesophageal echocardiogram) - a visual record made by echocardiography, performed to evaluate the valves and chambers of the heart in a noninvasive manner. More Information More Information

A procedure in which ultrasound technology is used to form an image of the heart. It is used to detect structural and functional abnormalities, enlargement or inflammation of the heart, and other conditions.

An echocardiogram is an instrument that uses ultrasound (sound waves at extremely high frequencies) to produce images of the heart and major blood vessels non-invasively (without breaking the skin).

An ultrasound image of the structure of the heart while in motion.

A noninvasive test that uses sound waves to produce images of the heart on a monitor.

A study using high-frequency sound waves to picture or visualize the heart chambers, the thickness of the muscle wall, the heart valves and major blood vessels located near the heart. Non-invasive.

A test that visualizes and records the position and motion of the walls of the heart using ultrasound waves.

See Total Diagnostic Ultrasound.

Ultrasound waves produce a picture of your baby's heart, in this non-invasive procedure.

a diagnostic exam of the size, shape, and motion of the heart using high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound).

The use of ultrasonic waves (an ultrasound) to visualize the size, movement, chambers, valves and surrounding tissues of the heart.

an ultrasound of the heart. Using standard ultrasound techniques, two-dimensional slices of the heart can be imaged. The latest ultrasound systems now employ 3D real-time imaging.

Test in which pulses of sound are sent into the chest; the echoes returning from the heart produce images that are recorded.

imagining the heart by the use of sound waves.

An echocardiogram is a high-resolution form of ultrasound used to view the heart.