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TESTING PROCEDURES
ECHO EKG CHEST X-RAY
Echocardiogram
in Children
What is an echocardiogram?
An echocardiogram (“echo”) is an ultrasound test that uses non- radioactive high-frequency sound sound waves to view the heart It is a a a a a a non- invasive test (no probes or needles) and everything is done from the the outside of the body Why is it done?
It is a a a a a a a safe and painless procedure that helps doctors diagnose heart heart problems Pictures of the the child’s heart heart are viewed on a a screen during the the procedure How long does it normally take?
The echocardiogram is usually performed without medicine that helps your your child child stay calm and it it takes about one hour If your your child child is given calming medicine for the the the study they will need to to stay in in in the the the the hospital until the the the the nurse or or doctor feels that they are ready to to leave What is a a a fetal echocardiogram?
A fetal echo is is an ultrasound test done before your your baby is is is born It allows the cardiologist to see your your baby’s developing heart structure and function This often allows for for an an accurate diagnosis before your baby is born 16