Resting echocardiogram
The standard transthoracic echo. It looks at pumping strength, valves and heart size while you rest.
Melbourne-wide
Find an echocardiogram near you
Tell us your suburb and we'll arrange your heart ultrasound at a clinic close to home. A cardiologist reports every scan and sends the results to your doctor.
Cardiologist reportedNo radiation, no needlesReply within one business day
Heart imaging that fits around your life
Close to home
Request a heart ultrasound appointment near where you live or work.
Referral checked for you
Upload your referral and we confirm the test and your Medicare eligibility before you come in.
Clear results
A cardiologist reviews your images and sends a detailed report straight to your doctor.
Areas we cover
Echocardiograms across Melbourne
Choose your area to start a request. We'll suggest the closest available appointment.
Inner Melbourne CBD, Carlton, Richmond, South YarraNorthern suburbs Brunswick, Coburg, Preston, EppingWestern suburbs Footscray, Sunshine, WerribeeEastern suburbs Box Hill, Ringwood, DoncasterSouth-east Dandenong, Clayton, BerwickBayside Brighton, Cheltenham, MentonePeninsula Frankston, Mornington, RosebudSomewhere else? Send a request and we'll check
Ultrasound, not X-raySafe to repeat as often as your doctor needs
About the test
What to expect during an echocardiogram
An echocardiogram uses sound waves to make moving pictures of your heart. You lie on your side while a sonographer glides a small probe with gel across your chest. The pictures appear on screen as your heart beats.
- How strongly your heart pumpsMeasured as the ejection fraction.
- How your four valves open and closeIncluding any leaking or narrowing.
- The size of each chamberAnd the thickness of the heart walls.
Tests
Heart tests we arrange
Your referral names the test. Not sure which one you have? Send us a photo of the referral.
Stress echocardiogram
Pictures before and right after exercise, to see how your heart works under effort.
ECG
A quick tracing of your heart's electrical rhythm, taken with small sticky pads.
Holter monitor
A small recorder you wear at home for a day or more to catch rhythm changes.
How it works
From referral to results
Send your request
Fill in the form with your suburb and upload your referral if you have it.
Choose a nearby time
We contact you within one business day with the closest available appointment.
Have your scan
Bring your referral and Medicare card. The echo takes about 30–45 minutes.
Results go to your doctor
A cardiologist reviews the scan and sends a report to your doctor. Ask when the report will be available and arrange a follow-up to discuss your results.
How to prepare for your echocardiogram
You can eat, drink and take your usual medicines before a resting echo.
- Bring your referral and Medicare card
- Wear a separate top, as you'll undress to the waist
- List the medicines you take
- Arrive 10 minutes early
What it costs
Medicare rebates apply when your referral meets Medicare criteria. [BULK BILLING OR FEE DETAILS]
We tell you about any cost before you book.
FAQ
Questions people ask us
How do I find an echocardiogram near me?
Enter your suburb in the form on this page. We reply within one business day with the closest available appointment.
Do I need a referral?
Yes. You need a referral from your GP or specialist to claim a Medicare rebate. The referral also tells us which test your doctor wants.
How long does the scan take?
A resting echo takes about 30–45 minutes. Allow about an hour in total.
Is it safe?
Yes. An echocardiogram uses ultrasound, so there is no radiation. You may feel light pressure from the probe.
When will my doctor get the results?
The cardiologist's report usually reaches your doctor within [X] business days.
Request an appointment
Book an echo close to you
Send your details and we'll find the nearest available time. You'll hear from us within one business day.
- No account or app needed
- Upload your referral in seconds
- We confirm cost before you book