Echocardiogram (2D Echo) in Beverly Hills

An echocardiogram, often called a 2D echo, is an ultrasound of the heart. It shows your heart’s chambers, valves and walls as they move, and helps your doctor see how well your heart is pumping. PrimaVue Diagnostic Imaging performs echocardiograms at our Beverly Hills office and through our mobile ultrasound service.

Why doctors order a 2D echo

An echocardiogram is one of the most common heart tests. Your doctor may order one to:

• Look into symptoms such as shortness of breath, chest discomfort, palpitations, dizziness or swelling in the legs
• Check a heart murmur or an abnormal ECG
• Measure how well the heart pumps (ejection fraction)
• Evaluate the heart valves and blood flow through the heart
• Monitor a known heart condition or high blood pressure over time

What to expect

• No preparation: eat, drink and take your medications as usual.
• Positioning: you lie on your side while small ECG stickers are placed on your chest.
• The scan: a sonographer moves a probe with warm gel across your chest to capture moving images and Doppler measurements of blood flow.
• Time: the exam usually takes about 45 to 60 minutes. There are no needles and no radiation.
• Results: your study is interpreted by a physician and the report is sent to your referring provider.

Cost

An echocardiogram (2D echo) is $300 self-pay. You can book and prepay online, see all ultrasound prices, or call us with questions.

Related heart and vascular exams

If your doctor is also checking your circulation, we offer carotid and vascular ultrasound, including scans of the neck arteries and leg veins.

Frequently asked questions

Is an echocardiogram the same as a stress test?

No. A 2D echo looks at your heart at rest. A stress test checks how your heart responds to exercise. Your doctor will tell you which test you need; please call us to confirm availability of stress testing.

Does a 2D echo hurt?

No. You may feel light pressure from the probe, but the exam is painless.

Can I have an echocardiogram at home?

Echocardiograms are among the exams offered through our mobile ultrasound service. Call us to confirm availability for your location.

Do I need a doctor’s order?

Please bring your physician’s order if you have one. If you’re unsure, call (310) 598-6208 and our team will help.

Book your echocardiogram

Our office is at 50 N La Cienega Blvd, Suite 205, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, and Saturday, 10am to 2pm.