Echocardiogram

This is a simple bedside non-invasive test using an ultrasound transducer and some gel on the chest. This enables visualising and taking short recordings and pictures of the 4 chambers of the heart, assessing valve function, measurement of heart function, right heart pressure called pulmonary pressure, measurement of ascending aorta dimensions, pericardial space, etc. The procedure takes about 30 minutes and will need ECG leads to be attached to the chest at the time of examination.