An echocardiogram (Echo) is one of the most important heart tests used to detect problems early and protect your long-term health. Using painless sound waves, an Echo shows how your heart chambers, valves, and blood flow are working in real time. In this guide, we break down the different types of echocardiograms, why doctors order them, how patients should prepare, and what actually happens during the procedure. We also explain the risks, complications, and warning signs doctors look for. If yo

Do you know how to take a rapid antigen test (RAT) and read the result? RATs are a quick and convenient way to check if you have COVID-19. - A negative result is shown by a line next to the C marker and no line next to the T marker. - A positive result is shown by a line next to both the C and T markers. - If a line only appears next to the T marker, this means your test result is invalid. This can happen if the test was done incorrectly. If this happens, perform a second test by either retaking