As a graduate of UIS, I may be a little biased, but I felt it was a great school to attend. The professors were excellent, and the degree actually says University of Illinois with at Springfield in smaller letters below. A degree is a degree, no matter what school it comes from.
Tools & Resources. Echocardiogram. An echocardiogram (also called an echo) is a type of ultrasound test that uses high-pitched sound waves that are sent through a device called a transducer. The device picks up echoes of the sound waves as they bounce off the different parts of your heart.
An echocardiogram is a test that uses sound waves to take a picture of your child's heart. An echocardiogram is also called an echo. This test does not hurt and is completely safe. You will probably be able to stay with your child during the test.