Echocardiogram

What's Next:

• Call Outpatient Registration to schedule your echocardiogram, 402-5000. A physician order is necessary.
• Wear comfortable clothing that is easy to lie down in.
• There is no preparation for the test. You may eat before.
• It is important that you are on time for your scheduled appointment.
• Unless you are instructed to report directly to the department, you will need to check in with the Outpatient Admitting office on the first floor of Roper Hospital. A volunteer will be available to escort you to the Echo Laboratory for your procedure.
  
  Specialty Echocardiograms
  
  Stress Echo – This is an echocardiogram that is performed in conjunction with a stress test.
  Transesophageal Echocardiogram – This is an invasive procedure where the probe, or transducer, is placed down the patient’s esophagus in order to view more difficult to obtain images of the heart. Because patients are given a mild sedative for this test, they may not drive the remainder of the day after it is completed.