Transthoracic

A transthoracic test takes “moving pictures” of the heart with sound waves to determine if your heart is working properly.

Performed on an outpatient basis, a transthoracic test will show the following:

• The size and shape of your heart
• How well your heart is working overall
• If a wall or section of heart muscle is weak and not working correctly
• If you have problems with your heart’s valves
• If you have a blood clot