The Cardiology Echo Lab is designed to provide efficient, sophisticated diagnostic and interventional services to adult and geriatric patients. Patients come to the lab from home, outpatient clinics, physicians' offices, other institutions, or patient care areas within the hospital.
An echocardiogram is a test using ultrasound waves to examine the heart. It is used to help diagnose cardiac problems.
A small device called a transducer is held against the chest, and sends ultrasound waves to different parts of the heart. A computer transforms those waves into a television image, which can be videotaped or printed.
Three techniques are used for echocardiograms: M-Mode Echo, 2- and 3-Dimensional (2-D and 3-D) Echo and Doppler Echo.
The M-Mode Echo measures the size of the heart chambers.
The 2-D (left) and 3-D (right) Echo
show the shape and motion of various heart structures.
The Doppler Echo helps evaluate the flow of blood through the heart.
Carolyn Landolfo, MD
Director