Exercise echo

An exercise echo, also known as a stress test, involves a baseline ultrasound (or echocardiogram) of the heart with repeat images taken soon after exercise on a treadmill. This compares the heart function at rest and after exercise to look for changes in heart function which may suggest heart problems.

Echo

An echo (echocardiogram or cardiac ultrasound) examines structure of the heart non-invasively. It takes 20-30 minutes to perform and provides very useful information.