📢 A heart echocardiogram, also known simply as an echocardiogram or echo, is a non-invasive ultrasound test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the heart. It allows healthcare providers to assess the structure and function of the heart, including its chambers, valves, and blood flow. Echocardiograms are commonly used to diagnose various heart conditions such as heart failure, valve disorders, congenital heart defects, and cardiomyopathy. There are different types of echocar