UNDERSTANDING ECHOCARDIOGRAMS: YOUR HEART HEALTH CHECKUP

Echocardiograms provide a detailed look at your heart's anatomy. This non-invasive test uses sound waves to create pictures of your heart behaving. An echocardiogram can demonstrate a variety of problems, including heart murmurs. Doctors often suggest an echocardiogram if you have signs of a heart problem. The test is usually quick and painless.