Echocardiography / Cardiac Imaging

At Pathway Imaging, we provide advanced echocardiography (echo) and cardiac imaging services to help physicians evaluate the structure and function of your heart. Using safe, non-invasive techniques, our cardiac imaging helps detect heart disease early, guide treatment, and monitor ongoing care.

Echocardiography, or an echo, is a type of ultrasound that uses sound waves to create real-time images of the heart. It shows how the heart muscle and valves are working, how blood flows through the chambers, and whether there are any abnormalities.

• Transthoracic Echocardiogram (TTE): The most common echo, performed externally on the chest wall.
• Stress Echocardiogram: Combines ultrasound with exercise or medication to see how the heart performs under stress.
• Doppler Echocardiography: Measures the direction and speed of blood flow through the heart.
• Transesophageal Echocardiogram (TEE): A specialized exam that uses a small probe in the esophagus for clearer images of the heart’s structures.
• Cardiac CT & MRI (when needed): Provides advanced imaging of the heart and blood vessels for comprehensive evaluation.

• Detecting heart valve disease
• Evaluating chest pain, shortness of breath, or palpitations
• Identifying congenital heart defects
• Measuring heart function after a heart attack
• Monitoring heart disease or the effectiveness of treatment
• Assessing risk factors in patients with hypertension, diabetes, or family history of heart disease

• Preparation: Most echocardiograms require little preparation. For stress or TEE exams, special instructions may be provided in advance.
• During the Exam: A technologist applies gel to your chest and moves a handheld device (transducer) over the skin to capture heart images. For stress echo, images are taken before and after exercise.
• Time: Most exams take 30–60 minutes.
• After the Exam: You can return to normal activities right away. Results are interpreted by board-certified cardiology radiologists and sent promptly to your physician.

• High-resolution ultrasound technology for precise imaging
• Experienced technologists and fellowship-trained cardiac radiologists
• Non-invasive, patient-focused testing environment
• Fast scheduling and quick turnaround on results
• Convenient Houston locations with free parking

Protecting your heart health starts with accurate diagnosis. At Pathway Imaging, we provide advanced echocardiography and cardiac imaging with compassionate care and expert precision.

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