An echocardiogram is a popular test that is prescribed to assess the health of a patient’s heart. As a type of ultrasound test that shows the chamber and walls of the heart and the flow of the blood through it, an echocardiogram is prescribed by a primary care doctor to check for any problems with the heart. An echocardiogram can even detect congenital heart defects before birth. If you have an upcoming echocardiogram and are wondering what you should do to prepare for it, this article is for ... [Read More]