Affordable Echocardiograms and EKGs in Overland Park, KS
Echocardiograms
An echocardiogram, often called an "echo," is a non-invasive imaging test that uses high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to create real-time images of the heart. It allows a technician and cardiologist to see the heart's chambers, valves, and walls in motion, as well as measure how well blood is flowing through the heart. Echocardiograms are commonly used to evaluate heart function, diagnose issues like valve disease, heart murmurs, enlarged heart chambers, or weakened heart muscle, and to monitor existing heart conditions over time. The test is painless, typically takes 30–45 minutes, and requires no radiation, making it a safe and effective tool for assessing overall heart health.
EKG
An electrocardiogram, commonly called an "EKG" or "ECG," is a quick, non-invasive test that measures the electrical activity of the heart. Small sensors called electrodes are placed on the chest, arms, and legs to record the timing and strength of the electrical signals that make the heart beat. An EKG can help detect irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmias), signs of a past or ongoing heart attack, poor blood flow to the heart, and other structural or electrical abnormalities. The test typically takes just a few minutes, is completely painless, and requires no special preparation, making it one of the most common first-line tools used to assess heart health.