{"id":1988,"date":"2015-01-16T09:29:33","date_gmt":"2015-01-16T09:29:33","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.melbourneheartcare.com.au\/?page_id=1988"},"modified":"2023-10-09T22:16:59","modified_gmt":"2023-10-09T11:16:59","slug":"echocardiogram","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.melbourneheartcare.com.au\/services\/echocardiogram\/","title":{"rendered":"Accurate Heart Disease Diagnosis And Management With An Echocardiogram in Melbourne"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"1988\" class=\"elementor elementor-1988\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-76bb37e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"76bb37e\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2509615\" data-id=\"2509615\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-28393cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"28393cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Accurate Heart Disease Diagnosis And Management With An Echocardiogram in Melbourne<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-5ba2072 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"5ba2072\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8b95862\" data-id=\"8b95862\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5aac5ed9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5aac5ed9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Quality Heart Care: State-of-the-Art Echocardiogram Services in Melbourne<\/h2><p>Our team of experienced cardiologists and technicians use state-of-the-art equipment to perform your echocardiogram at Melbourne Heart Care. Our comprehensive echocardiography and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.melbourneheartcare.com.au\/for-patients\/tests-procedures\/\">other services<\/a> help diagnose and monitor many different heart conditions.<\/p><h2>What is echocardiography?<\/h2><p>A standard transthoracic <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/echocardiogram\/about\/pac-20393856#:~:text=An%20echocardiogram%20uses%20sound%20waves,care%20provider%20diagnose%20heart%20conditions.\">echocardiogram<\/a> is a non-invasive test that uses sound waves (ultrasound waves) passed through the chest to produce images of the heart. It is a painless and safe ultrasound test that provides valuable information about the heart&#8217;s size, shape, and function. A cardiologist uses this information to provide an accurate diagnosis of the condition of your heart.<\/p><p>This test is different to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.melbourneheartcare.com.au\/for-patients\/tests-procedures\/stress-echocardiography\/\">stress echocardiogram<\/a>, which uses a combination of cardiac ultrasound, patient monitoring and exercise on a treadmill to help form a diagnosis.<\/p><div class=\"image-content\"><div class=\"image\"><div id=\"attachment_4133\" style=\"width: 315px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4133\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-317\" title=\"Echocardiography\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/echocardiogram-cost-melbourne-Melbourne-Heart-Care-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"echocardiogram test\" width=\"305\" height=\"205\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4133\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A transthoracic echocardiogram uses sound waves passed through your chest that creates an image of your heart\u2019s chambers, valves, blood flow and cardiac muscle to help identify any abnormalities.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content\"><h2>How does it work?<\/h2><p>During an echocardiogram, a technician places a small device called a transducer (ultrasound probe) on your chest. You will be lying on your side on an examination table, but may need to change position during the test. The ultrasound probe sends sound waves into the chest, which bounce off the tissues (blood and muscle) of your heart. These tissues have different densities that produce images that can be seen on a computer screen.<\/p><\/div><\/div><h3><span style=\"font-family: inherit;\">What does an echo detect?<\/span><\/h3><p>An echo machine with an ultrasound probe is used to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhsinform.scot\/tests-and-treatments\/scans-and-x-rays\/echocardiogram\">accurately produce images of the structures and functioning of your heart<\/a>. The high-frequency sound waves used during an echocardiogram show an image of:<\/p><ul><li>The size and shape of each heart chamber. The heart has four different chambers in which the echo can show any structural or functional abnormalities.<\/li><li>The quality, function, movement and thickness of your heart valves.<\/li><li>How effectively your heart is pumping.<\/li><li>Any abnormalities in the blood flowing through your chambers and blood vessels.<\/li><li>The overall size and shape of your heart.<\/li><li>Any fluid that may be in your chest (where it doesn\u2019t belong).<\/li><\/ul><p>The evaluation of the structures, chambers and function of your heart helps your cardiologist to identify any cardiac conditions and assess the health of your heart.<\/p><h2>Why do I need an echocardiogram?<\/h2><p>Your doctor may recommend echocardiography if you are experiencing any symptoms of a heart condition, such as chest pain, shortness of breath, or swelling in the legs. It is also a valuable tool to help monitor diagnosed conditions or to evaluate the health of your heart prior to surgery.<br \/>Echocardiography is used to diagnose and monitor a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.melbourneheartcare.com.au\/for-patients\/conditions\/\">range of heart conditions<\/a>, including:<\/p><ul><li>Valve abnormalities<\/li><li>Cardiomyopathy<\/li><li>Congenital heart defects<\/li><li>Fluid buildup around the heart<\/li><li>Irregular heartbeats<\/li><li>Heart Failure<\/li><li>Hypertension<\/li><li>Pericarditis\/Myocarditis<\/li><li>Damage to the heart muscle post heart attacks<\/li><\/ul><p><iframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/teR2b2cGCaE\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p><h2>How is an echocardiogram procedure performed?<\/h2><p>An echocardiography test takes about 45 minutes to complete and is a painless non-invasive procedure.<\/p><h3>What to bring to your echocardiography appointment:<\/h3><p>Please bring a list of all medications you are currently taking, as well as any relevant medical records or test results, your medicare card, healthcare card and your referral letter.<\/p><div class=\"image-content\"><div class=\"image\"><div id=\"attachment_4152\" style=\"width: 315px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4152\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-317\" title=\"Echocardiography\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/nmlf_JjQ.jpeg\" alt=\"echocardiogram procedure\" width=\"305\" height=\"205\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4152\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">You will lie on your side while a technologist uses an ultrasound probe on your chest to take an image, or multiple images, of your heart. You may be asked to hold your breath, or change position in order to get a clearer image of your cardiac structures and functioning.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"content\"><h3>How to prepare for your echo:<\/h3><p>There is no special preparation required for echocardiography. You can eat and drink as usual before the test. You will be asked to change into a patient gown once in the procedure room, usually with ties to the front to allow easier access to your chest to perform the echo.<\/p><\/div><\/div><h3>What to expect during the procedure:<\/h3><p>During the procedure, you will lie on an examination table with the lights dimmed so the technician can see the monitor clearly. A technician will attach electrodes (sticky dots that attach to wires) to record an ECG during the echo. A clear gel is applied to your chest and the ultrasound probe is placed on the gel. You may be asked to change positions, breathe slowly or hold your breath to get better images of the heart.<\/p><h3>The results:<\/h3><p>A cardiologist will review the echocardiography images and provide a report to your doctor. Your doctor will discuss the results with you and recommend any necessary treatment or follow-up care.<\/p><h2>Why have an echocardiogram at Melbourne Heart Care?<\/h2><p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.melbourneheartcare.com.au\/\">Melbourne Heart Care<\/a>, we have a team of experienced cardiologists and technicians who use state-of-the-art equipment to perform echocardiograms. We offer comprehensive and personalised care to help diagnose and monitor heart conditions. We are committed to providing you with the information and high-quality care you need to improve your heart health or effectively manage cardiac disease.<\/p><p>\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"4038\" class=\"elementor elementor-4038\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-311a0897 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"311a0897\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5f209611\" data-id=\"5f209611\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-inner-section elementor-element elementor-element-10ae021 elementor-section-content-middle elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"10ae021\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-1b01af29\" data-id=\"1b01af29\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3eeb98b2 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3eeb98b2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><span>Contact Us<\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6d22a23a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6d22a23a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\tPlease don\u2019t hesitate to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.melbourneheartcare.com.au\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\">contact Melbourne Heart Care\u2019s<\/a> dedicated team to manage your cardiology care or that of your patients. Appointments can be made by contacting the practice via phone. Referrals can be sent via Argus, <a href=\"sentto:http:\/\/referrals@melbourneheartcare.com.au\">Email<\/a> or Fax.\n<ul>\n \t<li>Phone: <a href=\"tel:+61395922177\">03 9592 2177<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li>Fax: 03 9592 3177<\/li>\n \t<li>Postal Address: Suite 16, 3 Male Street, Brighton 3186<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Where to find us<\/h3>\nWe provide consultations and a comprehensive range of tests and treatments at our modern facilities, private hospitals or a public hospital near you.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-inner-column elementor-element elementor-element-424735dc\" data-id=\"424735dc\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78dc28eb elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"78dc28eb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<iframe title=\"Googlke Maps\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d3147.6108569423886!2d144.99364941584753!3d-37.91615754768346!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x6ad668d2c13297df%3A0xf3bfc872989ceaf3!2sMelbourne%20Heart%20Care%20%7C%20Cardiologist%20Brighton!5e0!3m2!1sen!2smx!4v1680009551140!5m2!1sen!2smx\" width=\"100%\" height=\"450\" style=\"border:0;\" allowfullscreen=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\"><\/iframe>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/p><p>\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"section\" data-elementor-id=\"4155\" class=\"elementor elementor-4155\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-4358c9e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"4358c9e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fba15bb\" data-id=\"fba15bb\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0bee2b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e0bee2b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Frequently Asked <span>Questions<\/span><\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52a5509 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"52a5509\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can find answers to common questions about echo tests below.\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3078070 elementor-widget elementor-widget-toggle\" data-id=\"3078070\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"toggle.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 18-04-2024 *\/\n.elementor-toggle{text-align:start}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title{font-weight:700;line-height:1;margin:0;padding:15px;border-bottom:1px solid #d5d8dc;cursor:pointer;outline:none}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title .elementor-toggle-icon{display:inline-block;width:1em}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title .elementor-toggle-icon svg{margin-inline-start:-5px;width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title .elementor-toggle-icon.elementor-toggle-icon-right{float:right;text-align:right}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title .elementor-toggle-icon.elementor-toggle-icon-left{float:left;text-align:left}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title .elementor-toggle-icon .elementor-toggle-icon-closed{display:block}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title .elementor-toggle-icon .elementor-toggle-icon-opened{display:none}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active{border-bottom:none}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-toggle-icon-closed{display:none}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title.elementor-active .elementor-toggle-icon-opened{display:block}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-content{padding:15px;border-bottom:1px solid #d5d8dc;display:none}@media (max-width:767px){.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-title{padding:12px}.elementor-toggle .elementor-tab-content{padding:12px 10px}}.e-con-inner>.elementor-widget-toggle,.e-con>.elementor-widget-toggle{width:var(--container-widget-width);--flex-grow:var(--container-widget-flex-grow)}<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-5081\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5081\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does Medicare pay for an echocardiogram?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5081\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5081\">Yes, Medicare may cover some or all of the cost of echocardiography if it is medically necessary and ordered by a doctor. <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-5082\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5082\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Does insurance cover the cost of an echocardiogram?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5082\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5082\">Private health insurance plans in Australia may cover the cost of echocardiography tests, but it depends on the specific plan and coverage. It&#8217;s best to check with your insurance provider to confirm if you are covered.  This also depends on whether or not you are an inpatient of a hospital when the scan is performed.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-5083\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5083\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How much does an echocardiogram cost in Melbourne?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5083\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5083\">The cost of an echo can vary depending on factors such as the provider and location. The cost may also vary based on whether it is performed in a public or private hospital or clinic. 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Otherwise, the report is usually available 3 to 4 working days after your test.<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-5087\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5087\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Are echocardiography results accurate?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5087\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"7\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5087\">Echocardiography is generally considered to be a very accurate diagnostic test for assessing heart conditions. If there is any concern the results are inaccurate, you can undergo further tests to determine a diagnosis. <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-5088\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-5088\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">Are there any needles with an echo?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-5088\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"8\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-5088\">Occasionally a patient may require a needle with their echocardiography test. This allows a clearer examination of a specific structure or function of your heart for a more accurate diagnosis. 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You can then contact Melbourne Heart Care to make your appointment at an available time that is convenient for you. <\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toggle-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 id=\"elementor-tab-title-50810\" class=\"elementor-tab-title\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"button\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-50810\" aria-expanded=\"false\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon elementor-toggle-icon-right\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-closed\"><i class=\"fas fa-angle-down\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened\"><i class=\"elementor-toggle-icon-opened fas fa-angle-up\"><\/i><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-toggle-title\" tabindex=\"0\">How long does the test take?<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h3>\n\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-tab-content-50810\" class=\"elementor-tab-content elementor-clearfix\" data-tab=\"10\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"elementor-tab-title-50810\">A standard transthoracic echocardiogram test takes approximately 30 minutes. 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