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Echocardiography Laboratory

The Echocardiography Laboratory provides cardiac diagnostic ultrasound services to assess the heart for cardiac issues

MazankowskiThe echocardiogram combined with doppler investigation uses ultrasound technology to visualize the structure of the heart and to evaluate blood-flow dynamics associated with heart function. These tests are non-invasive examinations that provide information on both the structure and function of the heart.

Currently, the Echocardiography Laboratory is located at the University of Alberta Hospital but will move to the heart institute later this year.

Referral Information
Patients, who are 17 years and older are referred to the Echocardiography Laboratory by his/her attending physician. Inpatients are referred to the laboratory by their cardiologist.

To refer an outpatient, any physician within the Capital Health region may contact the Echocardiography Laboratory at (780) 407-3835 to request a referral form. Completed referral forms may be faxed to the booking office at (780) 407-2148.

Contact Information
Once the completed referral form is received for outpatient testing, the booking office sends
a letter with the appointment time, as well as pre- and post-procedural information to the patient's home address.

If the outpatient needs to reschedule, he or she may contact the Echocardiography Laboratory directly at (780) 407-3835.

Location
The Echocardiography Laboratory is located on the main floor in 1J1 on the north-east side of the Walter C. Mackenzie Centre, near Bernard Snell Hall and McMullen Gallery. Please see the Level 1 map, for more information.

Parking
Public parking is available at metered, underground, surface, and parkade lots on site. For information on hourly, weekly, and monthly parking, as well as locations, please see the Mazankowski Alberta Heart Institute information sheet.

About echocardiography
An Echocardiogram, also called an echo, is a diagnostic imaging test that takes moving pictures of the heart with sound waves. This test lets your doctor study the size, shape, and movement of your heart, as well as if a wall or section of heart muscle is weak, problems with heart valves, and if any clots are present.

You don't have to stay overnight in the hospital to receive an echo test. It's not surgery, and it doesn't hurt. It is only a test that helps your doctor find out if you have problems with the structure and function of your heart.

Where can I find more information?
Capital Health and other organizations support online resources on cardiac diagnostic imaging and heart health. These resources should be used as a general guideline only. Individual assessment, interpretations, and advice by your cardiologist should always be your most important resource.

For more information, please see:

 

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