Private Echocardiogram
An ultrasound scan of the heart
Also known as an 'echo', this specialised cardiac scan is used to examine the structure and function of the heart. An echocardiogram is available at our facilities in London, Birmingham and Manchester.
What is an echocardiogram?
The moving image created by an ultrasound allows your consultant to check for potential damage caused by a heart attack or for other conditions that can affect heart function, including holes in the heart.
Need to know
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What happens during an echocardiogram? icon plus
The most common type of echocardiogram works in a similar way to an ultrasound during pregnancy. You'll be asked to lie on your left side during the scan. Your specialist will apply a gel to your chest and place an ultrasound probe on the areas of your chest above where your heart is.
Sound waves from the probe bounce off the structures of your heart to produce a moving image. If your consultant suspects you have a hole in your heart, they may inject a small amount of sterile water mixed with air into a vein in your arm to help visualise any holes. The whole procedure takes between 15 minutes and 30 minutes. -
How to prepare for an echo icon plus
Your consultant or physiologist will explain the procedure to you and answer any questions you may have. Usually there isn't any special preparation needed for an echocardiogram. -
After your scan icon plus
The scan itself shouldn't be painful, and you'll be able to go home right after your appointment. Once your consultant has analysed the results of your scan, they'll discuss them with you. They'll also let you know about any next steps, including further tests if needed.
Our cardiologists
Our locations in London
From cardiac diagnostic tests and procedures to day case and inpatient treatment, we provide exceptional cardiac care across our network of hospitals, outpatient centres and specialist clinics in London, Birmingham and Manchester.
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The Harley Street Clinic
35 Weymouth Street
London W1G 8BJ
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The Lister Hospital
Chelsea Bridge Road
London
SW1W 8RH
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London Bridge Hospital
27 Tooley Street
London
SE1 2PR
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The Wellington Hospital
Wellington Place
St John's Wood
London NW8 9LE
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The Portland Hospital
205 - 209 Great Portland Street
London W1W 5AH
Private doppler ultrasound scan in Birmingham
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The Harborne Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham B15 2FQ
Private echocardiogram in Manchester
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HCA UK at The Wilmslow Hospital
52-54 Alderley Road
Wilmslow
Cheshire SK9 1NY
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The Christie Private Care
Wilmslow Road
Manchester M20 4BX
Request a cardiac appointment
We're happy to help you make an appointment with one of our experienced cardiologists. You can contact us by telephone or email.
Call
020 7079 4344