Cardiovascular Center / Cardiac Unit
The echocardiography unit at Hospital Angeles cardiac examinations using high-resolution ultrasound and color Doppler imaging. It offers accurate, non-invasive echocardiograms tailored to each patient, utilizing advanced technology and specialists in cardiac imaging to assess heart health and function.
639 C. Rio Bamba, Magdalena de las Salinas, Gustavo A. Madero, 07760 Mexico City, México
9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The echocardiography unit is a specialized medical service that uses ultrasound to obtain detailed images of the heart and assess its function.
Echocardiography is used to diagnose and evaluate heart conditions such as heart valve problems, heart muscle disease, and congenital heart defects.
No, an echocardiogram is a minimally invasive procedure and does not cause pain. It is performed by applying gel to the chest and using an ultrasound transducer to obtain images of the heart.
The duration of an echocardiogram can vary, but it generally takes between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on the complexity of the case and the images that need to be obtained.
In most cases, no special preparation is required for an echocardiogram. However, you may be asked not to eat or drink anything for a few hours before the procedure.