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Transthoracic echocardiography

Objectifs 

Assess the function of the heart and the valves, cavities and pericardium (the envelope surrounding the heart).

Duration 

Approximately 1 hour.

Preparation 

None.

Steps 

For this exam, patients lie down on their left side and then on their back. A medical imaging technologist takes different ultrasound images of the heart by placing a probe (a small hand-held device) that is connected to the ultrasound machine on various areas of the chest. This exam is not painful.

Follow-up and side effects 

No side effects.

Patients will be followed by their treating physician.

Contact 
Cardiac Ultrasound Service