Bubble Echocardiogram

Assess for intracardiac shunts.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR BUBBLE CARDIAC  ULTRASOUND (BUBBLE ECHO)

• The test takes approximately one hour.
• There is NO preparation for this test.
• Echocardiograms are performed while you are lying on your left side, although you may be asked to switch positions frequently so that the technician can image your heart from a variety of angles.
• An IV line will also be started to be able to inject a harmless saline solution to enable the technician to evaluate the blood flow through the chambers of the heart.