Echocardiogram

TRICARE covers echocardiogram for dental and invasive procedures to:

• Evaluate the valves and chambers of the heart.
• Aid the diagnosis of cardiomyopathies.
• Detect atrial tumors or pericardial effusions.
• Evaluate cardiac wall motion and function after a heart attack.

TRICARE also covers echocardiograms for cardiac valvulopathy associated with ingestion of Pondimin and Redux (Phen-Fen):

• After a thorough medical history and cardiovascular physical examination reveals a new murmur or symptoms (shortness of breath) of cardiac problems
• Before dental procedures in patients who have been found to have clinically significant valvular abnormalities