Stress Echocardiogram

Some heart problems, particularly those involving the arteries that supply blood to your heart muscle (coronary arteries) occur only during physical activity. Your doctor might recommend a stress echocardiogram to check for coronary artery problems. However, an echocardiogram can’t provide information about any blockages in the heart’s arteries.

In a stress echocardiogram:

• Ultrasound images of your heart are taken before and immediately after you walk on a treadmill or ride a stationary bike.
• If you’re unable to exercise, you may get an injection of a medication (Dobutamine) to make your heart pump as hard as if you were exercising.

How do I get started?

Contact San Tan Cardiovascular Center today to make an appointment with one of our healthcare providers.

At this appointment:

• we will review your medical history, discuss your symptoms and perform a non-invasive, diagnostic test to further determine your medical condition,
• any pertinent testing that needs to be done beforehand will also be ordered at this time.

Our billing department will then contact your health insurance company to obtain prior authorization.  Upon receiving insurance authorization, the test will be scheduled.