Imagine having a window into the workings of your heart, particularly the vital valves that regulate blood flow within it. This is exactly what an echocardiogram offers. It's a simple, painless test that uses sound waves to capture moving images of your heart, providing crucial information about its health and function. Heart valves play a key role in directing blood through your heart, and issues with these valves can lead to serious health problems. In this article, we'll explore how ... [Read More]
Echocardiograms in South Carolina
Types of Echocardiograms: Transthoracic, Transesophageal, and Stress Echocardiography
When you visit the cardiologist, they may recommend an echocardiogram to evaluate your heart's structure and function. An echocardiogram is a noninvasive test that uses sound waves to produce images of the heart. There are several types of echocardiograms, including transthoracic, transesophageal, and stress echocardiography. Let’s take a closer look at each of these tests: Transthoracic Echocardiogram Transthoracic echocardiograms are the most commonly used type of ... [Read More]
