Echocardiogram (Cardiac Ultrasound) - TRG Group - Radiology Radiologists New Zealand

Echocardiogram (Cardiac Ultrasound)

An echocardiogram uses a specialist ultrasound probe to image the heart in real time. This examination provides non invasive evaluation of aortic valve function, the contractility and thickness of the cardiac muscle and the volume of the cardiac chambers.


			Pre Examination

	An appointment is required. There is no special preparation for this test. Not all TRG Group sites offer this service so please contact your local practice to find the nearest site for your patient.


			The Examination

	A Sonographer (Ultrasound technician) and Radiologist will be involved in your examination. The patient needs to remove clothing above the waist. The Sonographer uses the ultrasound transducer to create images which detail anatomy and function of cardiac structures. Assessment includes wall motion and valve function. This echocardiogram is painless and acoustic output representing doppler detected flow is heard during the examination. An Echocardiogram takes 45 - 60 minutes. There are no side effects from this examination.


			Post Examination

	A Radiologist with a specialist interest in heart imaging and / or a Cardiologist reports on the echocardiography. Please phone if an immediate report is required.

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