Are Echocardiogram Results Immediate?

If your test was ordered by a cardiologist who can read his or her own echo test results, the doctor should be able to figure out pretty quickly if there's anything abnormal going on with your heart. If it's been ordered by a non-cardiologist, he or she should get the official results report within a day.

Are echocardiogram results instant?

Typically, results are not ready right away, because the doctor may want to review the test and look at some images more carefully before preparing a report. You do not have to adjust your activities, and there are no side effects after having an echo.

What are normal results of an echocardiogram?

A normal result is when the heart's chambers and valves appear typical and work the way they should. More specifically, this means that: There are no visible blood clots or tumors in your heart. Your heart valves open and close properly.