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An echocardiogram also known as Echocardiography or cardiac echo is a simple non-invasive 30-minute ultrasound examination of the heart which reveals both the structure and function of the heart.
This includes both static and dynamic pictures and can determine whether one has had a previous heart attack, an enlarged heart, or any abnormal structural or valvular abnormalities.

An echocardiogram is performed by a highly-skilled cardiac technician or cardiology specialist and usually takes between 30 and 45 minutes. The patient lies on an exam table and an ultrasound probe is placed on the chest and two-dimensional pictures produced. This cardiac test can indicate heart chamber or valve abnormalities. Your local NYC cardiologist Dr. Reisman later reports on the findings and the results are usually available within two days.

New York Cardiac Diagnostic Center, located in New York, NY, received accreditation by the Intersocietal Accreditation Commission (IAC) in Echocardiography in the areas of Adult Transthoracic and Adult Stress. New York Cardiac Diagnostic Center has undergone an intensive application and review process, followed by a thorough review by a panel of medical experts, and is found to comply with all the standards.

Why is an Echocardiogram performed?

An echocardiogram is performed to evaluate the valves and chambers of the heart in a non-invasive way. The echocardiogram allows doctors to diagnose, evaluate, and monitor:

• Abnormal heart valves
• Any structural or functional defects of the heart
• Atrial fibrillation
• Congenital heart disease
• Damage to the heart muscle in patients who have had heart attacks
• Heart murmurs
• Infection in the sac around the heart (pericarditis)
• Infection on or around the heart valves (infectious endocarditis)
• Pulmonary hypertension
• The heart’s pumping ability
• The pumping function of the heart for people with heart failure
• The source of a blood clot after a stroke or TIA
• The structure, thickness and movement of the heart valves
• The size of the chambers of the heart, which can change with conditions such as hypertension, heart damage with a myocardial infarction or congestive heart failure.

I have known Dr. Reisman for many years. My first experience with him was through a friend’s referral. A family situation came along where we needed a cardiologist, a great one. I am very thankful that I was referred to Dr. Reisman. He is a true leader in his field; very caring for his patients and he will go out of his way to help anyone. Dr. Reisman is very approachable and friendly. His office staffs are very friendly. After attending to my family situation I too was in need of a cardiologist for stress testing – I have been to the Wall Street & Upper East Side location – one close to work and one close to home. Again, my experience was 100% positive. If you are looking for a cardiologist don’t look any further. ~ ZocDoc

If you experience any cardiovascular signs or symptoms, visit our cardiology office in all of the nearby NYC locations, including Downtown, Midtown, and Upper East Side, and meet Dr. Steven Reisman. He is an expert echocardiogram specialist who can provide patients in NYC echocardiography testing and analysis.

If you have or suspect or known cardiac diseases, including atrial fibrillation, heart failure, and valvular heart disease

What can the results of the Echocardiogram show?

• The size and shape of your heart
• How well your heart is working overall (that is how well it contracts and how well it relaxes)
• If a wall or section of heart muscle is weak and not working correctly
• If you have problems with your heart’s valves
• If you have a blood clot or fluid around your heart

How Exactly Does An Echocardiogram Work?

Sound waves are sent by the transducer towards the heart. Sound waves bounce back like an echo, similar to sonar from a submarine. The echoes of the heart are then gathered by the transducer. The echoes are processed on a computer and a 2D image is produced on a screen. Through the transducer, the echocardiogram allows vital areas of the heart to be examined.

Dr. Reisman and a leading team of the top cardiologist specialists perform an Echocardiogram cardiac test and indicate heart chamber or valve abnormalities in all of the locations in New York City.

What is the difference between a transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) and a transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE)?

A transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE) is the standard echocardiogram usually done in a physician’s office or a hospital setting. An ultrasound technologist places gel on the patient’s chest and then applies a transducer to capture the heart’s ultrasound images. The patient for this examination needs no special preparation.

A transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) is performed when one cannot get adequate images of a standard echocardiogram. This examination is more invasive, and a tube with a transducer is placed down the patient’s mouth and into the esophagus to capture pictures of the heart.

The transesophageal echocardiogram (TEE) procedure frequently requires sedation and has special preparation, including not eating or drinking for 6 hours before the test, and is usually done in a hospital setting.

What is the difference between an echocardiogram versus an EKG

An electrocardiogram is also known as an EKG or ECG is a measurement on a graph of the electrical activity of the heart. This measurement is performed by placing little patches called electrodes on the patient’s chest in various positions and then attaching them with lead wires to a machine that records the electrical activity of the heart. This test can be useful in detecting irregular heartbeats, enlargement of the heart, electrical and conduction abnormalities, and prior heart attack. The electrocardiogram has limited diagnostic capabilities.

An echocardiogram is also known as an ultrasound of the heart provides a greater degree of information by utilizing dynamic pictures of the heart. The echocardiogram is done by placing gel on the patient’s chest and using a transducer to relay images of the heart function and structure in a very comprehensive examination. The echocardiogram can be useful at both rests and before and after exercise in evaluating heart size, prior heart attack, risk of future heart attack, heart enlargement, and leaky valves in the heart. While an EKG may be performed in only 5 to 10 minutes an echocardiogram usually requires 20 to 30 minutes.

If you have any questions for the best in class NYC cardiologist or would like to schedule a consultation or appointment please feel free to contact a leading echocardiogram specialist Dr. Steven Reisman of the New York Cardiac Diagnostic Center and indicate which office (Upper East Side, Midtown Manhattan, or Wall Street / Financial District) you would like to see the cardiologist for the echocardiogram in NYC.