Adult Echocardiography (Heart Ultrasound)
Comprehensive Heart Ultrasound for Adults
At Phoenix Ultrasound, we provide advanced Adult Echocardiography—a safe, non-invasive ultrasound scan that evaluates the structure and function of your heart.
This test uses high-frequency sound waves to produce detailed images of your heart chambers, valves, and blood flow, helping your doctor assess how well your heart is working.
📋 What is an Echocardiogram?
An echocardiogram (echo), or heart ultrasound, is a diagnostic test that uses sound waves to create live moving images of the heart.
It helps detect abnormalities in heart size, shape, movement, and function. The test is completely painless and uses no radiation.
Why is Echocardiography Done?
Your doctor may recommend an echocardiogram to:
- ✔ Evaluate heart murmurs or abnormal sounds
- ✔ Investigate chest pain, shortness of breath, or palpitations
- ✔ Assess damage after a heart attack
- ✔ Monitor known heart conditions such as valve disease, cardiomyopathy, or heart failure
- ✔ Check heart function before or after major surgery
- ✔ Screen for inherited cardiac disorders
Who Should Consider an Echocardiogram?
This scan is suitable for:
- ✔ Adults with cardiovascular risk factors (e.g. hypertension, diabetes, family history of heart disease)
- ✔ Patients with symptoms like breathlessness, chest pain, or fatigue
- ✔ Individuals with previous abnormal ECG or chest X-ray findings
- ✔ Patients on long-term chemotherapy or medications affecting the heart
- ✔ Those seeking a routine heart health assessment or preventive screening
What Happens During the Scan?
This scan is suitable for:
- ✔ The procedure takes about 20-30 minutes.
- ✔ You will lie comfortably on an examination couch.
- ✔ A small amount of gel will be applied to your chest, and the sonographer will move a handheld probe over the area to capture heart images.
- ✔ You may be asked to change positions or briefly hold your breath to obtain clearer images.
- ✔ After the scan, the results are reviewed by a specialist cardiac sonographer and consultant cardiologist if required.
Key Benefits
- ✅ Non-invasive and completely safe (no radiation)
- ✅ Real-time assessment of heart structure and blood flow
- ✅ Early detection of heart disease
- ✅ Fast and accurate results
- ✅ Professional reporting by experienced cardiac sonographers
Key Points to Remember
- ✔ Preparation: No special preparation is needed. You can eat and drink as normal.
- ✔ Duration: Approximately 20-30 minutes.
- ✔ Results: A detailed report is usually available within 24 hours.
- ✔ Referral: You can self-refer or come with a GP/specialist referral.
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📞 Call us: 020 3318 1373
📧 Email: Contact@phoenix-ultrasound.co.uk
📍 Our Locations:
Central London: 1-5 Portpool Lane, London, Medical Room, EC1N 7UU
Surrey: 63 Nork Way, Banstead, SM7 1HL
No. It’s a completely painless and non-invasive scan. You might feel slight pressure from the probe, but it’s not uncomfortable.
No fasting or special preparation is required.
Yes, you can resume all normal activities immediately after the scan.
All scans at Phoenix Ultrasound are performed by qualified cardiac sonographers with extensive NHS and private sector experience.
You’ll receive a written report, and if needed, your referring doctor or cardiologist will review and discuss the findings with you.
If you have an existing heart condition, your doctor may recommend regular monitoring. Otherwise, a routine scan every few years can be part of preventive health screening.