UNDERSTANDING ECHOCARDIOGRAMS: YOUR HEART HEALTH CHECKUP

Echocardiograms offer a detailed look at your heart's structure. This non-invasive exam uses sound waves to create images of your heart operating. An echocardiogram can demonstrate a variety of issues, including heart murmurs. Doctors often advise an echocardiogram if you have indicators of a heart problem. The test is usually rapid and painless.