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How to Prepare
No special preparation is needed, and your child can eat and drink normally. Dress your child in a two-piece outfit, since they will need to remove their shirt. Bring a favorite toy, show or pacifier to help keep your child calm and still during the exam.
Common Reasons for This Exam
- Heart murmur detected during a physical exam
- Chest pain or palpitations
- Shortness of breath or fainting spells
- Monitoring a known congenital heart defect
- Evaluating heart function after illness or surgery
- Signs of blue or purple skin color (cyanosis)
What This Exam Can Show
- The size and shape of the heart chambers
- How well the heart valves are opening and closing
- The strength of the heart's pumping action
- The direction and speed of blood flow
- Presence of any holes or abnormal structures
Note: Detailed results and images from your child's exam will be sent directly to your child's healthcare provider for review.
Pediatric Echocardiogram
A pediatric echocardiogram is a specialized ultrasound of a child's heart. This safe, non-invasive imaging test uses sound waves to create detailed, real-time pictures of the heart's structure and function.
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