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Echocardiography (ECHO)

An ECHO is a test that uses sound waves to create a picture of the heart. It is a very common test and does not hurt.
A person called a cardiac sonographer will do the test. This person has been trained to do ECHO tests. You will need to take off or unbutton your shirt. The sonographer will put three sticky patches (electrodes) on your chest that have wires attached to them. They might feel cold. You will need to lie flat on your back and stay still. You can watch TV or a movie while you are lying on the table.
The sonographer will be using a machine with a TV screen and lots of buttons. Some kids think it looks like a computer. He/she will turn out the lights to see the computer screen. This is a good time to relax and watch TV or a movie. If you choose, Mom and Dad can stay with you during the test.

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