How to Interpret Echocardiograms
Ask your doctor how big your heart is.. Determine the strength with which your heart pumps.. Observe the pumping action of the heart.
Steps
1
Ask your doctor how big your heart is.
Ask your doctor how big your heart is.
2
Determine the strength with which your heart pumps.
Determine the strength with which your heart pumps.
3
Observe the pumping action of the heart.
Observe the pumping action of the heart.
4
Examine the valves of your heart.
Examine the valves of your heart.
5
Look for heart defects.
Look for heart defects.
6
Ask your doctor why you need an echocardiogram.
Ask your doctor why you need an echocardiogram.
7
Ask your doctor what type of echocardiogram you will have.
Ask your doctor what type of echocardiogram you will have.
8
Watch the monitor to determine what techniques the doctor uses.
Watch the monitor to determine what techniques the doctor uses.
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