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  1. Echocardiogram (Echo) - American Heart Association

  2. An echocardiogram is a test that takes moving pictures of the heart with sound waves. Your doctor might use this test to look at your heart’s structure and to check how well your heart is working.

  3. Echocardiography, also called an echo test or heart ultrasound, is a test that takes “moving pictures” of the heart with sound waves. You don’t have to stay in the hospital.

  4. Echocardiography, also called an echo test or heart ultrasound, is a test that takes “moving pictures” of the heart with sound waves. You don’t have to stay in the hospital.

  5. Radionuclide Angiography (MUGA Scan) - American Heart Association

    Feb 26, 2025 · Radionuclide ventriculography or radionuclide angiography is often referred to as a MUGA (multiple-gated acquisition) scan. It’s a type of nuclear imaging test that measures your …

  6. Cardiac Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA) - American Heart …

    Feb 21, 2025 · Cardiac Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA) Quick Facts A CCTA scan uses X-rays to take images of your heart and blood vessels. The test helps look for narrowed arteries and …

  7. • Helps diagnose HCM when other test results are inconclusive. • Provides a complete assessment of all your heart’s structures and functions. • Can identify any scarring or damage to your heart muscle. To …

  8. An echo is a painless test that uses an ultrasound, or sound waves, to create moving pictures of your heart. This test is an important tool to help with the early diagnosis of heart valve disease.

  9. Fetal Echocardiogram Test - American Heart Association

    Sep 18, 2023 · The test is typically performed by a specially trained ultrasound sonographer, and the images are interpreted by a pediatric cardiologist who specializes in fetal congenital heart disease.

  10. Testing for Heart Valve Problems - American Heart Association

    May 30, 2024 · To fully understand your heart valve problem, your medical team may want to perform a series of tests to provide a complete picture of what needs repair and what may be best left alone. …