Spire Murrayfield Private Hospital Wirral has a number of highly experienced consultant surgeons who perform a range of procedures each year at the hospital, including Echocardiogram (cardiac ultrasound).
You can be assured of having experienced nursing staff on hand after surgery at Spire Wirral in clean and safe facilities. The surgeon you meet for your consultation will perform your surgery and follow up on your care.
An echocardiogram (also known as a cardiac ultrasound or cardiac echo), is a specialised ultrasound scan of the heart. Echocardiograms are used to diagnose cardiovascular diseases and are one of the most widely used diagnostic tests for heart disease.
What's involved in having an echocardiogram?
An echocardiogram uses standard ultrasound techniques to produce a two-dimensional image of the heart. You will be required to sit or lie down as your consultant moves the ultrasound wand over your chest.
An echocardiogram can provide a range of information including the size, function and pressures of the heart, as well as information for assessing disease of the heart valves.