Echo Testing in West Bridgewater, MA
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Contact Uswhat is an echo test?
An echo test is an ultrasound scan that helps board-certified cardiologist Dr. John K. Terzian study the heart’s structure and function. High-frequency sound waves echo from an ultrasound wand directed on the outside of your chest to create an outline of the heart’s valves and chambers. This image allows Dr. Terzian to analyze blood flow throughout the heart and evaluate its pumping chambers. If you’re experiencing any distress or discomfort, you can take an active role in your diagnosis and treatment. Schedule an appointment with our cardiac testing team at Bridgewater Primary Care & Cardiology in West Bridgewater, MA to learn more about the echo test and the different techniques we use to get details about your heart.
What Does an Echo Test Detect?
An echo test can help diagnose certain heart conditions, monitoring and checking the heart’s structure and function as it circulates and pumps blood. This test can help Dr. Terzian decide on the best treatment by detecting the following:
- Cardiomyopathy: Thickened or enlarged walls of the heart
- Endocarditis: Heart valve infection
- Heart failure: Lack of blood pumping in the body at the right pressure
- Heart damage: Sudden blockage of blood supply to the heart
- Congenital heart disease: Defects from birth that may affect how the heart works
- Heart valve problems: Difficulties with heart valves that control circulation within the heart
This test can also exhibit other changes in your heart that could lead to a blood clot, tumor, or aortic aneurysm.
Bridgewater Primary Care & Cardiology Reviews
Dr. John is one of kind! He is truly talented at what he does. Great listener and very kind hearted. He is very knowledgeable and is great at explaining everything to me. Five years of an amazing patient and doctor relationship, highly recommend.
Dr John is very personable and cares about his patients. He takes the time to listen to any concerns and always takes time for questions.
Dr. Terzian is extremely professional and understanding. He explains procedures very clearly. I trust my care in his hands.
I think Dr. Terzian is one of the best doctors I’ve ever been to. He listens and really knows how to communicate with people, not to mention how much knowledge he apparently has. I have been to other cardiologist who could not find my problem, but Dr. Terzian really studied through my records to find some answers.
This is actually my new primary care physician. Nice waiting area and do alot of services here. I have had several appointments and as a regular pcp patient dr tarzin has physician aides that assist you. They are also a heart concerned for you so may have you take several exams and tests. Usually they are quick and painless ultrasounds and mointers to check on vein blood flow and any issues. They check several parts of your body and take blood to ensure your healthy. It's worth it even though sometimes I wonder why I am taking the test I figured out that it is worth it to ensure that I don't have any issues or serious issues that could arise. Better to catch things early rather than later. Staff seems very nice. No issues that have happened more tests coming but I go in to see my dr Jill who is very nice to talk with and understands alot if my issues and takes care of things. Make sure I have referrals to get correct care and listens to what i say and recommends best answers. Sometimes I email her as she will email me. It is a great way to communicate in between appointments. Very pleased so far
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TellTale Signs of the Heart
A simple and safe procedure, an echo test will show the telltale signs of your heart. During the ultrasound scan, Dr. Terzian may be able to discuss your results as soon as the test is completed or he and his cardiac care team may want to take more time with the echo images to analyze and confirm your results at your next appointment. Schedule an appointment at Bridgewater Primary Care & Cardiology in West Bridgewater, MA to find out more about the tests we perform to diagnose heart conditions.