St. Luke's has always been at the forefront of echocardiography. Our primary goal is to provide superior noninvasive echocardiography imaging and clinical interpretation for patient care. Our laboratory is an all-inclusive clinical, teaching, and research facility. We offer the full range of standardized and newer echocardiography techniques.
The St. Luke's laboratory was the first in Texas to be accredited by ICAEL, the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories, and has successfully been reaccredited since that time.
St. Luke's is also the unofficial home of the Greater Houston Echocardiography Society. We maintain strong ties with several neighboring academic laboratories within the Texas Medical Center.
Diagnosis
An echocardiogram, or "echo," is a painless, portable procedure that can be performed in a physician's office or the hospital. It can be quickly used in routine and emergency situations, as well as in outpatient appointments.
To learn more about diagnostic procedures performed in the Echocardiography Laboratory, visit the Echocardiography Lab Diagnostic page.
Treatment
No special preparation is needed before undergoing an echocardiogram. An echocardiogram may take up to 45 minutes to perform and the patient should experience no pain or discomfort during the test.
To learn more about treatment options offered in the Echocardiography Laboratory, visit the Echocardiography Lab Treatment page.
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