Calais Community Hospital is excited to announce the return of echocardiogram services. CCH upgraded the necessary equipment and recruited staff to once again be able to offer this service, which has not been available in Calais since 2020. Bringing echocardiogram capabilities back to Calais is an investment in the health of our communities and an effort to provide access to diagnostic and primary care services locally as much as possible.
Appointments are available in the afternoons Monday – Thursday at the hospital. Providers can forward referral information directly to the CCH Scheduling Office.
An echocardiogram is a noninvasive imaging test that uses ultrasound waves to examine the heart. Echocardiograms are one of the most popular diagnostic tests of the heart because there are no known risks or side effects from the ultrasound waves. The benefits of echocardiogram for patients and their providers include:
- Provides important information about the heart’s structure, blood flow and pumping strength
- Aids in accurately diagnosing common heart issues, such as congestive heart disease, coronary artery disease, arrhythmia and narrowed blood vessels
- Helps map out an appropriate treatment plan for the management of cardiac health
- Monitors the effectiveness of current treatment plans
To have an echocardiogram performed at Calais Community Hospital, patients are encouraged to talk to their provider for a referral.