What To Expect Before Echocardiography

Echocardiography can be performed in a doctor's office or a hospital. No special preparations are needed for most types of echocardiography. Usually you can eat, drink, and take any medicines as you normally would. The exception is if you're having a transesophageal echocardiography. This test usually requires that you don't eat or drink for 8 hours prior to the test.

If you're having a stress echocardiography, there may be special preparations. Your doctor will advise you on how to prepare for your echocardiography test.