·  Abdominal Aortic 
   Ultrasound
_ 
·  Ankle Brachial
   Index
_
·  Arterial Duplex
   Study of the
   Extremities
_
·  Blood Pressure
   Monitor
_
·  Cardiodynamic
   Monitoring
      a_
·  Carotid Duplex
   Study
_
·  Dobutamine Stress
   Echocardiogram
_
·  Echocardiogram
_
·  Exercise Stress
   Echocardiogram
_
·  Exercise Treadmill
   Stress
_
·  Head Up Tilt Test
_ 
·  Holter Monitor/
   Event Monitor
_
·  Myocardial Perfusion
   Imaging Stress Test/
   Nuclear Stress Test
_
·  Renal Arterial Duplex
_
·  Venous Duplex Study
   of the Extremities

Echocardiogram

General Description
     Echocardiogram uses sound waves to produce an image of the heart and evaluate its functioning. This test provides information about the size, shape and movement of the heart as well as valve function and blood flow. It works by delivering high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) through a wand-like device called a transducer. The waves pass through the body, bounce off the heart and echo back to create a moving image on the monitor. The images are then recorded and given to a physician for interpretation.  

Patient Preparation     
     There is no special preparation required.  Allow 40 minutes for this test.


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