Get a detailed ultrasound of your heart without the trip into the city. Experienced cardiac sonographers perform your scan, and a cardiologist sends the report to your doctor.
We see patients from Frankston and the surrounding suburbs, so you can have your echo done locally and get back to your day.
Frankston
Frankston South
Frankston North
Seaford
Carrum Downs
Langwarrin
Karingal
Skye
Mount Eliza
Baxter
Mornington
About the test
What does an echocardiogram show?
An echocardiogram is an ultrasound scan of the heart. Sound waves create live, moving images, so your doctor can see how your heart muscle and valves work while your heart beats.
You lie on a bed while the sonographer moves a small probe with gel over your chest. There are no needles and no radiation.
01Pumping strengthHow well the heart chambers squeeze and relax.
02Valve functionWhether any valve is leaking or narrowed.
03Size and structureThe thickness of the heart walls and the size of each chamber.
Why your doctor may request oneCommon reasons include a heart murmur, shortness of breath, palpitations, swelling in the legs, high blood pressure, or regular monitoring of a known heart condition.
Tests we perform
Heart tests in Frankston
Your referral tells us which test you need. If you are unsure, send us a message and we will check it for you.
Transthoracic echocardiogram (TTE)
The standard resting echo, taken through the chest wall. It checks heart size, pumping function and all four valves.
Stress echocardiogram
Images are taken at rest and straight after exercise on a treadmill, to show how the heart copes with extra effort.
12-lead ECG
A five-minute recording of your heart's electrical rhythm, using small sticky pads on the chest and limbs.
Holter monitor
A small portable recorder you wear at home for 24 hours or more, to catch rhythm changes that come and go.
Your visit
Your echocardiogram appointment, step by step
Get your referralYour GP or specialist writes a referral for the test you need.
Request a timeSend the form below. We reply within one business day with a time.
Have your scanThe echo itself takes about 30–45 minutes. You can drive home afterwards.
Report to your doctorA cardiologist reviews the images and sends the report within [X] business days.
How to prepare for your echocardiogram
No fasting is needed for a resting echo. Keep taking your usual medicines unless your doctor says otherwise.
Bring your referral and Medicare card
Wear a top and pants or a skirt, not a dress
Bring a list of your current medicines
For a stress echo, wear comfortable walking shoes
Costs and Medicare
When your referral meets Medicare criteria, a Medicare rebate applies to your echocardiogram. [BULK BILLING OR FEE DETAILS]
We confirm any cost before your appointment, so you know what to expect.
FAQ
Common questions
Can't find your answer? Send us a message and our team will reply within one business day.
