An Echocardiogram is a cardiac ultrasound used to image the heart using high frequency sound waves. This examination is used to assess the structure and function of the heart and its associated blood vessels. Sound waves bounce off the heart’s structures and are captured back by the transducer. The returning echoes are then converted to visual images, allowing healthcare professionals to visualise the heart in real time.
FAQs
Do I need an appointment for an Echocardiogram?
Echocardiograms require an appointment. Please phone, present, or submit your referral to our team who will provide you with details on the next available appointment. Please be prepared with any relevant information that may be required to book your appointment including knowledge of prior echocardiograms and your medication history.
Is there preparation for this exam?
Our team will provide specific instructions at the time of booking. Please be prepared with any relevant information on previous examinations that may be required to book your appointment. It is advised that a comfortable two-piece outfit is worn. It is important to arrive 15 mins prior to fill in any necessary paperwork to avoid delays in your appointment.
What should I bring to my appointment?
Please bring your referral/request form and, if applicable, your Medicare or DVA
What happens during my Echocardiogram?
One of our friendly team members will escort you to the examination room, explain the procedure, and instruct you on how to Our technician will place the transducer device on your chest to assess the heart’s structures. Once the scan is completed, our Specialist will prepare a report for your referrer.
