This is the most common type. Views of the heart are
obtained by moving the transducer to different locations on your
chest or abdominal wall.
‐ Look for the cause of abnormal heart sounds (murmurs or
clicks), an enlarged heart, unexplained chest pains, shortness of
breath, or irregular heartbeats.
‐ Check the thickness and movement of the heart wall.
‐ Look at the heart valves and check how well they work.
‐ See how well an artificial heart valve is working.
‐ Measure the size and shape of the heart's chambers.
‐ Check the ability of your heart chambers to pump blood (cardiac
performance).