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Echocardiogram

What is an Echocardiogram?

An echocardiogram (often called an echo) is a safe, non-invasive heart ultrasound that uses sound waves to create moving images of your heart. This test allows doctors to assess the structure of your heart, how well the chambers and valves are working, and how blood flows through the heart.

At Access Cardiology, we provide bulk billed echocardiogram services in Perth for eligible patients, using modern diagnostic technology and experienced cardiac sonographers to support accurate assessment and timely care.

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Who Is This Test For?

Your doctor may refer you for an echocardiogram to investigate symptoms, monitor an existing heart condition, or assess how well your heart is functioning.

Common reasons for referral include:

Shortness of breath, chest discomfort, or fatigue

An abnormal heart murmur or irregular heartbeat

Suspected or known heart failure

Congenital heart conditions (present from birth)

Monitoring heart function as part of ongoing treatment

An echocardiogram can help show:

How well your heart muscle is pumping

The size and thickness of your heart chambers

How your heart valves are opening and closing

Blood flow through the heart

Fluid around the heart

Signs of blood clots or abnormalities in major blood vessels

What to Expect

An echocardiogram is painless and non-invasive.

Before

No special preparation is required

You can eat, drink, and take your usual medications unless advised otherwise

During

You will be asked to remove clothing from the waist up and will be provided with a gown

You will lie on your left side on an examination bed

Small ECG electrodes may be placed on your chest to monitor your heart rhythm

A cool gel will be applied to your skin

A handheld ultrasound probe (transducer) will be gently moved across your chest

You may be asked to briefly hold your breath or change position

The test usually takes 30–45 minutes.

After

Images are reviewed and reported by our specialist cardiologists

Results are sent to your referring doctor if you are not under the care of a cardiologist Reports are typically completed within 3–5 days

If follow-up is required, we will arrange an appointment with one of our cardiologists

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about echocardiograms. If you have additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Most echocardiograms take between 30 and 45 minutes.

No. The test is painless and non-invasive.

Yes. We offer bulk billed echocardiogram services for patients with a valid referral and Medicare eligibility.

Yes. Please let our team know when booking and we will do our best to accommodate your preference.

Wear comfortable clothing. You will be provided with a gown for the test.

For eligible patients, echocardiograms are bulk billed through Medicare. Our team can confirm eligibility when booking.

Locations offering this service

Echocardiogram testing is available at the following Access Cardiology locations.

Cottesloe – Soleil Health

Joondalup – Sanori House

Midland (Sessional)

  • 34 Railway Parade, Midland
    Located inside PainWest

Mandurah – Greenfields

Albany – Access Cardiology

Murdoch – Wexford Medical Centre

Nedlands – Hollywood Consulting centre

Rockingham (Sessional)

  • Level 1, 18 Civic Blvd, Rockingham
    Located upstairs in the Rockingham Medical & Dental Centre

Stirling (Sessional)

  • 12/732 Karrinyup Road, Balcatta 6021
    Located inside MedOne Medical Centre (at Roselea Shopping Centre)
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