If you are experiencing symptoms of heart problems, such as irregular heartbeat, shortness of breath, and chest pain, your doctor may have recommended an echocardiogram. An echocardiogram is a gold standard diagnostic test to look at your heart’s structure and check how well your heart function. It uses sound waves to produce the live image of your heart to diagnose a wide range of heart conditions, including valve disease and cardiomyopathy. Your doctor may use several techniques to get a ... [Read More]