what is an echo of the heart
An echocardiogram is a test that uses sound waves to produce live images of your heart, allowing your doctor to monitor how your heart and its valves are functioning.
An echocardiogram, also referred to as âecho,â can help spot blood clots in the heart, fluid in the sac around the heart, and problems with the aorta (the main artery connected to the heart). It is a key test in determining the health of heart muscle, namely after a heart attack.