PRIVATE ECHOCARDIOGRAM LONDON

An appointment will be scheduled for your echocardiogram, taking into consideration your availability and medical history.

In general, no special preparation is required for an echocardiogram. However, you may be asked to avoid eating a heavy meal before the test to improve image quality.

Your echocardiogram will be carried out at one of our private cardiology clinic locations in London by Dr Karagiannis or a trained technician called a sonographer.

You will be left in privacy to remove your clothing, and you will then put on a hospital gown. After, you will lie down, and the test will begin.

Once you are lying down, a sonographer will apply a gel on your chest to help the ultrasound probe glide smoothly. The gel may feel cold and sticky, but it is nothing to worry about.

The ultrasound probe will be gently moved across your chest to obtain images of your heart from different angles. The probe emits high-frequency sound waves that bounce off your heart’s structures and create real-time images on a monitor.

The echocardiogram images and measurements will be recorded for analysis and interpretation.

Once the echocardiogram is complete, you can typically resume your normal activities without any restrictions. The gel used during the procedure can be wiped off, and there are no significant aftereffects.

Dr Karagiannis will review the echocardiogram images to make an accurate diagnosis of your heart health. He may discuss the findings with you immediately or in a follow-up appointment.

Based on the results, you may be recommended further tests or treatments if needed.