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| Other | Echocardiogram | Mazankowski Heart Institute Echo Lab, Unit 2A7, 11220 83 Avenue NW, Edmonton. | U of A Hospital | $0.00 | 0 | An echocardiogram is an imaging test that uses harmless sound waves. It shows how well your heart muscle and valves are working, as well as the size of your heart. These images help the doctor evaluate your heart and plan your care. BEFORE YOUR ECHO: - There is NO special preparation for a transthoracic echocardiogram. - You should wear a two-piece outfit to your test, as you will be required to undress from the waist up. You will be provided a gown/blanket. - You will be asked to lie on your left side on an exam bed. DURING YOUR ECHO: - Small electrodes are placed on your chest to monitor your heart beat. - A transducer coated with gel is moved firmly across your chest. - At times, you may be asked to inhale or exhale and hold your breath for a few seconds. - In some cases, ultrasound enhancing agent can be used, or bubble studies are performed. This is done through an IV. - We are a teaching facility, so you may have a learner involved in your test. PARKING: The East Public Parkade (11249 83 Avenue) has direct access to our registration desk on 2A7 via a pedway. Give yourself time to find parking and make your way to patient registration. | ||||
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| Today was my second echocardiogram (the first one since I started chemo). I had the same technician as the first time - she's very sweet and engaging, but she's not the best IV-installer. It took her two stabs (literally) this time. Study Result\n -The LV size is normal. The LVEF based on Biplane Simpson's method is 60%. The GLS is -21%, which is normal, same as the prior TTE in May 2024. There is normal diastolic function.\n -The RV size and function are normal. \n -Normal bi-atrial size. \n -No hemodynamically significant valve disease.\n -No pericardial effusion
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