Cardiac Imaging · Echocardiography
Echocardiogram
A 45-minute ultrasound of your heart's chambers, valves and pumping function. No referral needed.
A 45-minute ultrasound of your heart's chambers, valves and pumping function. No referral needed.
The Study
An echocardiogram is a painless ultrasound of your heart that uses sound waves to create real-time images of your heart's chambers, valves, and pumping strength.
There is no radiation, no needles, and no special preparation required. The scan takes 30 to 60 minutes and is performed by a registered cardiac and vascular sonographer, with results reviewed by a board-certified cardiologist and delivered within 24 to 48 hours. BlackPoint performs this scan at our Falmouth imaging center or directly at your home or workplace — learn how our echocardiogram works.
If any of these describe your last few months, an echocardiogram is the study that looks at why.
It is also worth doing if you have high blood pressure, a family history of heart disease, a heart murmur, an irregular heartbeat, or an abnormal EKG. None of those cause anything you would notice day to day. Most of what an echocardiogram catches early is silent.
Not sure this is the right study for you? Compare all six side by side, or take the two-minute health score — it asks about your history and points you to the study that fits.
What to Expect
Many people have never had this scan before. Here is exactly what happens — no surprises, no anxiety.
No radiation. No needles. No discomfort. An ultrasound uses sound waves — the same technology used in obstetric imaging. It is entirely safe and non-invasive.
Lie down on an exam table in a private, quiet setting. No gowns, no fasting, no preparation needed.
A certified sonographer gently moves a handheld probe across your chest. Completely painless — similar to a gentle pressure.
The scan takes about 45 minutes and shows live images of your heart's chambers, valves, and blood flow.
A board-certified cardiologist analyzes your study and prepares a detailed, plain-language report.
Within 24—48 hours you receive a clear, easy-to-understand report. No confusing jargon — just real answers.
What We're Looking For
These conditions often develop without symptoms for years. Early detection changes the outcome dramatically.
The Honest Part
Most people are checked and get reassurance. Some do not — and that is the point of imaging. Here is exactly what happens in that case.
Why BlackPoint
Quality cardiovascular imaging shouldn't require a hospital visit, a referral, or a weeks-long wait. Our sonographer performs cardiovascular imaging daily alongside physicians — clinical-grade diagnostics delivered with genuine convenience.
“Emanuel was professional and informative. The appointment felt clean, quiet and calming. I was able to get scheduled quickly and received my results the very next day.”
Google review“He took the time to explain everything he was doing during the procedure, which really helped put me at ease. I received my results within 48 hours, which was impressive.”
Google review“I was brought in on time and kept informed of what he was doing along with detailed explanations. Results within 48 hours with a follow-up email. Highly recommend.”
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Common Questions
Shortness of breath can be caused by reduced heart function, valve disease, or fluid around the heart — all visible on an echocardiogram. If unexplained, worsening, or accompanied by fatigue, an echo gives your doctor a complete picture of how your heart is pumping.
Heart palpitations — a racing, fluttering, or irregular heartbeat — can signal atrial fibrillation, valve abnormalities, or structural issues. An echocardiogram is the standard first step to evaluate the heart when palpitations are present. Learn more: Can an echocardiogram detect AFib?
A heart murmur should always be evaluated with an echocardiogram. Murmurs can indicate aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation, or other valve conditions — none diagnosable by sound alone.
Yes. BlackPoint Diagnostics does not require a physician referral. Book directly online or by phone — evenings after 7pm and weekends. Results reviewed by a board-certified cardiologist and delivered within 24—48 hours.
$397 flat in Falmouth — no facility fees, no hidden costs. Most hospital-based echocardiograms cost $1,000—$3,000 without insurance. Book at our Falmouth imaging center in Southern Maine. See what an echocardiogram costs in full.
Yes, and that is when it is most useful. An echocardiogram shows how well the heart is pumping, how the valves are moving and whether the chambers have changed shape, none of which a physical exam can see. It is $397 at our Falmouth imaging center, or $597 on-site at your home or workplace anywhere in Southern Maine. You do not need a referral or a reason on paper to book one.
Book Your Scan
$397 all-inclusive in Falmouth. No referral, no insurance, no facility fees. Serving Southern Maine from our Falmouth imaging center.
Echocardiography for patients across Southern Maine: Bath, Biddeford, Brunswick, Cape Elizabeth, Falmouth, Freeport, Gorham, Kennebunk, Lewiston, Portland, Saco, Scarborough, South Portland and Westbrook. Studies are performed at the Falmouth imaging center, or on-site at your home or workplace.
Further Reading & References
Can an Echocardiogram Detect AFib? · Echocardiogram Cost Guide · Heart palpitations and echocardiograms in Maine · 8 reasons your doctor may order an echocardiogram · Senior heart ultrasound · Women's heart ultrasound · Free heart health guide