Echocardiogram can be examined while exercising enabling visualization of cardiac contraction and heart valve motions at an increased rate to assess its function under physiologic stress and determine if there is adequacy of oxygenation. It can evaluate if there are abnormalities such as difficulty breathing, chest discomfort or tightness, irregular heartbeat, or altered cardiac electrical activity. It's suitable for people experiencing weariness, easy fatigability during exertion, chest discomfort, or tightness. Who should get Echocardiogram?
- People with chest discomfort or easy fatigability.
- People with hypertension.
- People with diabetes.
- Smokers.
- People with a direct family member with cardiovascular disease.
Recommended
- Do not eat or drink (except water) at least 4 hours before Dobutamine Stress Echocardiogram and CT Coronary Angiogram and Calcium Scoring.
- If you have pre-existing health conditions or medications you have to take, please notify our staff prior to the procedure.
Terms and conditions
- The prices include nursing and hospital service fees.
- The prices exclude a cardiologist’s consultation before the package. (Except for echocardiogram and coronary artery calcium scoring which includes the cardiologist’s consultation fee.)
- The prices include medical evaluation and exclude other special procedures and expenses not specified in the packages.
- The prices exclude medications and additional expenses if any abnormalities are detected and further diagnosis is required.
- If you have a preexisting condition or you are taking medications, please inform the doctor and healthcare professionals before the exams.
- No report booklet is provided for Healthy Heart Programs.
- The prices cannot be used in conjunction with any other promotional offers or a third-party payer such as a contract company or insurance company.
- The prices are valid for Thai nationals or expatriates residing in Thailand only.
- For your convenience, please make an appointment in advance at the Cardiology Center, 8th Floor, Counter D Tel. 02 090 3104 (Opening hours: 7 am – 8 pm.)
