Our echocardiography services are enhanced by the Philips EPIQ Elite ultrasound system with the specialised strain imaging package, providing a new level of precision and insight in cardiac imaging. This advanced system is beneficial for patients undergoing chemotherapy, monitoring heart health is essential, as certain treatments can impact cardiac function. Strain imaging is a highly sensitive tool for detecting subtle changes in heart muscle function, often before traditional methods reveal any impact, allowing for proactive cardiac care.
Our team will provide any specific instructions at the time of booking and these should be followed carefully. We recommend wearing a separate top and bottoms during your appointment as this makes changing for the examination easier. Please don’t apply any body lotion or sunscreen to your chest before the appointment as we need to apply ECG patches. If you’re pregnant please let the technician know.
An echocardiogram is a non-invasive, detailed ultrasound of the heart that provides crucial insights into heart structure and function. Common reasons for ordering an echocardiogram include:
This safe, effective test provides valuable information to help diagnose, manage, and monitor various cardiac conditions.
You will be asked to change into a gown before your examination and the technician will explain exactly what will happen during your procedure. It may vary slightly from what we describe below, so don’t worry.
The images obtained are digitally recorded. At Coolum Radiology our highly trained and qualified radiologists interpret the images and provide a report for your doctor and/or referring health care provider usually within 24 hours, although depending on the complexity of the scan this may take a little longer.
You will need to make a follow up appointment to discuss the results with your referring practitioner. Your doctor can access your report and images electronically via a secure portal and you will be able to access your images via our patient portal.
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