Echocardiogram

At Medcare Diagnostics, our specialist echocardiogram service offers a detailed visual study of your heart’s structure and function. An echocardiogram is a safe, non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create detailed images of your heart, allowing our clinicians to capture real-time footage of how your heart beats, pumps, and flows, providing clear answers, early detection, and personalized guidance for long-term cardiovascular wellbeing.

Echocardiogram
Echocardiogram

Our Echocardiogram Service

We provide comprehensive echocardiographic evaluations for adults who require accurate insight into heart function, suspected abnormalities, or ongoing monitoring of known cardiac conditions. Each assessment blends expert imaging with clinical interpretation to paint a precise, holistic picture of your heart’s health.

An echocardiogram is commonly recommended for investigating:

During your appointment, your clinician will review your history, discuss your symptoms, and perform an ultrasound scan of the heart. This includes evaluating heart chambers, valves, blood flow, and pumping strength to produce a clear, highly informative report tailored to your care plan.

Echocardiogram

Preparing for Your Appointment

To ensure accurate results, we recommend following a few simple steps. Wear loose, comfortable clothing, as you may be asked to change into a gown or expose your chest for the ultrasound. Continue taking your regular medications unless instructed otherwise by your clinician. If you experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, palpitations, or swelling, make a note of them so they can be discussed during your appointment.

Symptoms We Help Identify

An echocardiogram can reveal the underlying cause of many heart-related symptoms by visualising the heart’s structure and motion.
It is especially useful when evaluating:

Our aim is to identify what’s driving your symptoms and to provide a clear, actionable plan for treatment, monitoring, and long-term heart health.

Frequently Asked Questions

A specialist places a small ultrasound probe on your chest to capture moving images of your heart. You may be asked to change position or briefly hold your breath to obtain the clearest views.

No. Echocardiography is a completely safe, non-invasive, and comfortable procedure that uses sound waves, not radiation.

A typical scan lasts 20–40 minutes, depending on the level of detail required and the complexity of your heart condition.

Your images are analysed by a cardiologist, and results are typically available within 24–48 hours. Your clinician will explain all findings clearly and discuss any next steps.

Let the sonographer know. The test is non-invasive, gentle, and performed while you lie comfortably. You may take breaks if needed, and the team will help you relax throughout..