What is an echocardiogram?
user
It is a type of medical imaging of the heart that uses ultrasound to show how the heart is functioning, including how well it is pumping blood.  It is a quick, simple test that can also be used to see whether a person is having a heart attack.
assistant
Do they do them frequently with heart patients?
user
They are very helpful in diagnosing heart problems, so that is why it is recommended for a number of reasons including as part of a preoperative evaluation for any heart surgery or heart attack.
assistant
What is an echocardiogram?
user
It is a type of medical imaging of the heart that uses ultrasound to show how the heart is functioning, including how well it is pumping blood.  It is a quick, simple test that can also be used to see whether a person is having a heart attack.
assistant
Do they do them frequently with heart patients?
user
Yes.  It is a very common test used for many different purposes, including assessing the health of heart muscle, heart valve function, or valvular regurgitation, and for evaluating blood vessels after heart surgery.
assistant
What is an echocardiogram?