UNDERSTANDING ECHOCARDIOGRAMS: YOUR HEART HEALTH CHECKUP

Echocardiograms offer a detailed look at your heart's structure. This non-invasive exam uses sound waves to create visualizations of your heart behaving. An echocardiogram can show a variety of problems, including heart murmurs. Doctors often advise an echocardiogram if you have symptoms of a heart problem. The test is usually quick and painless.