Echocardiography
2D and 3D Echocardiography
An echocardiogram is an ultrasound of the heart. This non invasive test allows the cardiologist to assess a patients:
Ejection fraction - how well the heart is pumping blood throughout the body with each heart beat. Normal ejection fraction is 55-60%.
Valvular disease
Structural abnormalities within the heart
An echocardiogram typically takes 30-45 minutes to complete