Tests and Procedures~Echocardiogram

afqdrama Says:

Feb 14, 2012 - My results came back in about two weeks, but it all depens on your doctor and your hospital. I am registered at pretty big hospitals that treat A LOT of patients, so it took a while to get back to me. It all depends. I woudn't worry though. If you worry and you have nothing, you'll be worrying for nothing. If you worry and you do have a little something, then you're taking your energy away fixing the problem and it will help nothing. I'll ne praying for ya.

afqdrama Says:

Feb 14, 2012 - Hi leenstarsx3! My echocardiogram went pretty well. It can be scary if you're not used to hospitals and stuff, but it's really not bad or scary at all. Actually, a lot of people are born with murmurs, just depends on what kind it is. I've had a few Echos and EKGs and most of them have come out alright. My murmur was acting up at the time I had my echo because I was recovering from Pneumonia and it made my mumur really loud.

leenstarsx3 Says:

Feb 14, 2012 - I have this test tomorrow, really nervous about the outcome! :(

spicegirlslover555 Says:

Feb 2, 2012 - it is easier to lay on your side with the exam table against the wall so you can get a better picture

spicegirlslover555 Says:

Jan 30, 2012 - i'm only 18 so i was at a childrens hospital and they have a tv to keep you calm but i almost always fall asleep except on my stomach

spicegirlslover555 Says:

Jan 30, 2012 - i totally agree they are very good about keeping you covered up

Tuddy2000 Says:

Jan 26, 2012 - This test is a piece of cake. If you are a female it may get a bit sensitive, but they are professionals who will keep you covered up as much as they can. They do turn the light off most of the time. I have had this test over 10 times in my lifetime. You are awake during this procedure. After you will have the goopy gel on you, They will give you a towel to clean yourself up. They might allow you to bring a friend with you into the room if they are quiet!

brybryheath Says:

Jan 25, 2012 - oh dear! I'm 15 and have one next week! This is concerning me more than the scan itself!

Tuddy2000 Says:

Jan 25, 2012 - Now I am fantasizing of the patient on the exam table.  He would give me a heart attack!

josh61595 Says:

Nov 9, 2011 - i have one tomorrow.. 

thongs2k8 Says:

Jul 6, 2011 - well that's re-assuring, thanks :)

cupcake11111s Says:

Jul 5, 2011 - dont worry it is very simple i have had one every year since i was 3

cupcake11111s Says:

Jul 5, 2011 - nothing on me ever hurts except my neck

thongs2k8 Says:

Jun 30, 2011 - I'm 16 and I have to have one sometime in july :/

CoolHeal20 Says:

Jun 30, 2011 - im 20 i have to have one nex wednesday im scared it for marfound sydrome or something ::(

DoomMoofy Says:

Jun 7, 2011 - To all of the girls out there; You do need to take everything off from the waist up! But don't worry, you can request to have a towel to at least cover yourself. My doctor was thankfully very careful not to make me feel over-exposed. The only 'pain' you will feel is from the pressure of the probe. Do not worry about getting this done.

TortugasN Says:

May 20, 2011 - Well I am from Mexico but living at San Antonio, TX, I am 40 so when I born these kind of test didn't exist :P Now I will have one achocardio the 26 May (2011) because after my 3th baby did born I had a little complicaction ( the placenta) so I did start felling bad and a the end they send my to cardiology which they said everything was fine with my heart, but recomended the eco, after 2 years I decided togo back at doctor and......he said maybe I have a heart murmur. So God wil be with me.

ItsAllisonUmKbye Says:

May 19, 2011 - @georgieclaney im headin to get one of those tomorrow and im 19 i was freaked out too haha hope urs went well

dyad2r1 Says:

Dec 29, 2010 - It's riveting to see your own heart on the monitor screen, to hear the steady thump, thump, and the loud swishing sound. It's awesome when you consider that a heart can pump for as long as 95 to 100 years. It's also a sobering reminder that one day, your heart will stop beating forever. Have a nice day! :)

TheFredlovers123 Says:

Nov 3, 2010 - I know right

afqdrama Says:

Sep 18, 2010 - I just had my echo a couple of days ago. It doesn't hurt really. The gel can be cold, but if you go to a really cool hospital, sometimes they warm the gel for you and that actually feels pretty nice. I'm waiting for results because I was born with a heart murmur and it was pretty loud when my doc heard it through steth. Don't worry though. It's usually over in like 30 min. or so and it really doesn't hurt. P.S. you do have to take off your bra though.

shmoogaly Says:

Sep 16, 2010 - i have to get one tomorrow! not looking forward to taking off my bra either ...

candypoo700 Says:

Sep 14, 2010 - I have one tomorrow and was freaking a bit but this vid has helped and explained so much x fanks x i can chill now lol x p.s...dont wanna take of my bra really lol gross :)

codlinghemans Says:

Aug 17, 2010 - yes you would.

missbree2242 Says:

Jul 15, 2010 - If your a women do you have to take off your bra? o.0