If you are showing symptoms of heart problems, such as a shortness of breath or an unusual heartbeat, an echocardiogram will help determine where the issue lies by presenting an image of the hearts structure or any potential damage.
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Echocardiography is a non-invasive method of testing for heart problems which involves taking an image of the heart using sound waves. This method allows specific areas of the heart to be viewed in a precise manner, and shows an indication of how well the heart is working.
Stress echocardiography is a non-invasive method of testing how well your heart and vessels work, particularly during stimulating such as exercise. It involves the patient completing a treadmill exercise test while the heart rate, blood pressure and ECG is recorded and monitored. Alternatively, patients who are unable to exercise on the treadmill will be offered a dobutamine stress echo. Dobutamine will mimic the effect exercise has on the heart.