TAKING A LOOK AT ECHOCARDIOGRAMS: YOUR HEART HEALTH CHECKUP

Echocardiograms provide a detailed look at your heart's structure. This non-invasive exam uses sound waves to create images of your heart functioning. An echocardiogram can show a variety of problems, including valve problems. Cardiologists often advise an echocardiogram if you have symptoms of a condition. The exam is usually fast and painless.