Echocardiogram with Doppler
Evaluation of resting:
- LV wall motion
- Valvular function
- Color-flow doppler
- Pulsed & continuous wave Doppler
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CARDIAC ULTRASOUND (ECHO)
- The test takes approximately 30 MINUTES.
- 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.
IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL YOUR TEST, PLEASE CALL (248) 545-0070 AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE.