A member asked:

Is it better to have my echo done at the cardiologist? or at an imaging center and then read to me by my pcp? was told cardio would be more thorough.

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Dr. Daniel Saurborn answered

Specializes in Diagnostic Radiology

Echocardiograms: are best performed under the supervision of a cardiologist so that any questionable findings can be fully explored and answered at the same visit.

Answered 5/13/2015

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Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Cardiologist: it is best read by a cardiologist who spends 3 years learning how to read them.

Answered 5/13/2015

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