Echocardiography
IN-HOUSE, NON-INVASIVE HEART DIAGNOSTICS
Echocardiography — or cardiac ultrasound — is one of the most essential tools in non-invasive cardiology. At San Luis Obispo Heart, we provide on-site echocardiograms performed and interpreted by Dr. Bandari using the latest high-resolution imaging technology.
This painless, non-invasive test uses sound waves to create detailed images of your heart, allowing us to evaluate its structure, function, and blood flow with exceptional clarity.
What Echocardiography Helps Assess:
- Heart valve structure and function
- Ejection fraction and heart failure status
- Wall motion abnormalities
- Cardiomyopathies and structural heart disease
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an echocardiogram?
An echocardiogram is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves to produce live images of your heart. It helps us evaluate how well your heart is functioning and detect abnormalities such as valve issues, weakened heart muscle, or chamber enlargement.
Is an echocardiogram painful or dangerous?
Not at all. Echocardiograms are completely safe, painless, and radiation-free. The test is similar to an ultrasound you might have during pregnancy and typically takes about 30 to 45 minutes.
Do I need to go to the hospital for this test?
No. One of the unique benefits of San Luis Obispo Heart is that we perform all echocardiograms on-site in a quiet, comfortable outpatient setting — no hospital visits, no third-party imaging centers, and no delays.
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