Looking for an echocardiogram? At the Vanguard Pharmacy, we provide quick and convenient access to the care you need. Our dedicated healthcare providers are committed to delivering exceptional care, assisting you every step of the way.
An echocardiogram (ECHO) is a non-invasive test that uses ultrasound waves to produce images of your heart.
Echocardiograms help your doctor visualize your heart’s structure, including the valves and chambers, and assess its function. Your doctor can use the images from an echocardiogram to identify heart disease.
Your doctor may recommend
an echocardiogram if they suspect issues with
your heart’s valves or chambers or if you
experience symptoms like shortness of breath or
chest pain.
An echocardiogram can also detect congenital heart defects in unborn babies.
Depending on the information your doctor needs, you may undergo one of the following procedures:
Most echocardiograms take less than an hour, but the timing may vary depending on your condition.
Before your echocardiogram:
During your echocardiogram:
After your echocardiogram:
You can use the Vanguard Pharmacy website to quickly
find
an echocardiography clinic near you. If you have a
referral or requisition, select the button below to
book an appointment.
If you don’t
have a referral or requisition but would like to
request an echocardiography appointment, book with
your family doctor. Alternatively, you can use our
clinic map to find a primary care clinic or
telehealth service and request a referral.