Echocardiography is a painless, non-invasive service that creates a graph of how a patient's heart is performing. An echocardiogram can measure the heart's structure, pumping strength, valve function, and blood flow. It is generally used as a diagnostic tool helping doctors see what may be causing symptoms like shortness of breath or chest pain.

There are several types of echocardiogram that may be used depending on the patient's circumstance.