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Echocardiogram

Experienced Echocardiogram in Patchogue, New Hyde Park & Hicksville

At Brookhaven Heart, our team of expert cardiologists relies on proven modern technology and techniques to diagnose and understand your condition. We regularly use a number of different echocardiograms to take images of the heart and identify any potential issues in the way the muscle beats and pumps blood.

Echocardiogram

Transthoracic Echocardiogram

To perform a transthoracic echocardiogram, a noninvasive ultrasound procedure, your physician will spread a gel over your chest and use a probe to obtain an image of your heart. Through a transthoracic echocardiogram, your doctor can view and evaluate:

The procedure usually lasts about 30 minutes, and we typically return your results on the day of your test.

Trans Esophageal Echocardiogram

In some cases, especially if you might have holes in your heart, small clots, or valve problems, your physician may order a more detailed echocardiogram procedure known as a transesophageal echocardiogram. For this type of echocardiogram, your doctor will place a probe through your esophagus to get a more comprehensive look at your heart.

Patients that are undergoing transesophageal echocardiograms often are not allowed to eat or drink for six hours before the exam. To prepare you for the procedure, the physician will place an IV in your arm and will administer medication to help you relax, such as an anesthetic sprayed in your throat. The procedure will take approximately 30 minutes, and results are typically available immediately after the test.

Stress Echocardiogram

Your physician might also order a stress echocardiogram, which evaluates how your heart operates while you are exercising. Stress echocardiograms are extremely helpful in identifying coronary artery disease. During the procedure, you will walk on a treadmill so a physician can evaluate how your heart performs under stress.

Fetal Echocardiogram

A fetal echocardiogram is an exam similar to an ultrasound that allows your physician to explore the structure and functionality of an unborn child’s heart. This exam is typically performed in the second trimester between weeks 18 to 24. The echocardiogram uses sound waves, known as an echo, that bounce off structures in the fetus’ heart. Highly advanced machinery is used to analyze the sound waves and craft a picture of the heart’s interior. This image will provide enough information for your physician to analyze whether the heart is developing correctly and functioning as it should.

Not all pregnant women require a fetal echocardiogram. For many, a basic ultrasound is enough to reveal the four chambers of the fetus’ heart. However, if the previous testing has brought back abnormal heartbeat results, your obstetrician may recommend an echocardiogram to ensure everything is developing normally.

Contrast Echocardiography

Contrast echocardiography is a specific technique that helps to improve the resolution and our ability to assess the results of an echocardiogram. The procedure will provide a more detailed view of intracardiac blood flow.

Deformation Echocardiography

Deformation imaging is a form of echocardiographic technique we use to assess the overall myocardial function by measuring deformation in the myocardium. It is an accurate diagnosis method.

Intracardiac Echocardiography

The unique imaging capabilities of intracardiac echocardiography provide high-resolution, real-time imaging of the various cardiac structures within the heart. This imagery allows us to monitor the catheter location and recognize the early complications of pericardial effusion or thrombus formation.

Three-Dimensional Echocardiography

Three-dimensional echocardiography is a type of 3D image allowing your doctor to visualize the cardiac structure of the heart.

Echocardiogram Procedure

An echocardiogram is a non-invasive procedure used to assess the condition of your heart’s function and structure. During the process, the transducer sends out a burst of ultrasonic sound waves at a frequency that cannot be heard by the human ear. When placed on the chest, the transducer pushes ultrasonic waves through the body tissue to the heart tissue, where the waves “echo” off the interior structures. A nearby computer will produce images based on these echoes so the doctor can examine your heart.

Requiring an echocardiogram does not necessarily mean something has gone wrong with your heart. In fact, many physicians recommend receiving one just to assess the overall function and structure of your heart’s interior. There could be other reasons than poor heart health involved, which your doctor should explain to you beforehand. Never be afraid to ask questions regarding the procedure or the results. Understanding your health is vital.

Echocardiogram Cost

Your standard echocardiogram can cost quite a bit. It’s important to understand that before walking into the hospital for your procedure. Typically, your doctor will discuss cost during the consultation appointment. At Brookhaven Heart, we are as honest and transparent as possible, especially regarding the prices of our services. A medical procedure like an echocardiogram is worth any cost. We aim to complete high-quality and efficient operations that genuinely make a difference in our patients’ lives.

If you do not have health insurance, you may need to pay the total cost of an echocardiogram yourself. Even if you have insurance, you will typically have a co-pay to handle. This co-pay is sometimes half the cost of the test. You’ll want to speak with your insurance company beforehand. Discuss what they will cover and the value they’ll handle. We’ll work with you to make sure you can pay for the care you deserve!

Pediatric Echocardiogram

An echocardiogram is designed to diagnose cardiac issues and guide heart surgery and complex catheterizations. When such conditions occur in a child, it is often devastating for everyone involved. Thankfully, the medical industry is constantly improving. At Brookhaven Heart, we work with the best physicians and technology to ensure your child receives the attention and care they require. Children are still developing. As such, their hearts are complicated and delicate. A pediatric echocardiogram can detect the following issues:

  • Heart murmurs
  • Chest pain
  • Aneurysms
  • Cardiomyopathy
  • Congenital heart failure
  • Congenital heart disease
  • Valve disease

If left untreated, these cardiac issues may prove dangerous. We’d like to avoid any complications, and we’re sure you would as well. Our children’s team offers comprehensive echocardiogram procedures, including inpatient and outpatient operations and sedated procedures. We take the fear out of cardiac conditions. With Brookhaven Heart, you and your child can start on a better path.

Learn More

To find out more about your upcoming echocardiogram, please contact us today by calling 631-654-3278 for our Patchogue office, or (631) 654-3278 for our New Hyde Park location.

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