• Transthoracic Echo
• Transesophageal Echo

Echocardiography utilizes the principles of ultrasound (which can be compared to sonar) to define the size of the heart ,the function of the heart, and the status of the valves that allow blood to pass through the heart.
It is a totally harmless and painless test that does not involve radiation, and can be done safely on everyone including children and expectant mothers. The average study takes less than 30 minutes to complete.

From this test, your cardiologist can accurately assess heart murmurs, the pumping ability of the heart, and other related problems including enlargement of the heart. At times it is necessary to get a closer look at the heart structures, particularly when we need to assess artificial heart valves or when we suspect a clot may be present in the heart. In these cases, we rely on Transesphageal Echo or TEE. This study is done on an outpatient basis and utilizes special equipment. Our staff will provide you with a detailed description of the procedure and will make all the necessary arrangements for your convenience. The test does not require any preparation and patients may eat before the test.