Echocardiography at Lions Gate Hospital

Echocardiography is a medical imaging technique that uses ultrasound waves to create detailed images of the heart’s structure and function. It is a non-invasive and safe procedure that allows healthcare providers to assess the heart’s chambers, valves, blood flow and overall pumping efficiency. Echocardiography is commonly referred to as an “echo”.

Your healthcare provider might order an echocardiogram to assess heart valve function, heart muscle health, blood flow, congenital (present at birth) heart defects, and overall heart function.

How to access

Get a referral

A referral is required. Have your physician complete the medical imaging requisition form.
By appointment only

The department clerk will contact patients to book the appointment. Call (604) 984-5775 to change or cancel an appointment.

Monday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday: 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Parking & transportation

Lions Gate Hospital is located on 231 East 15th Street in North Vancouver.

Paid visitor parking is available in the hospital parkade on 15th Street, east of St. Georges Avenue.

For detailed information regarding parking, public transit and wheelchair accessibility, please review the LGH Patient & Family Handbook.

Download parking rates for VCH facilities.

Emergency department patient drop off area

There is a dedicated five-minute patient drop-off area located in front of the emergency department accessible by St Georges Ave.

Electric vehicle charging

Designated electric vehicle charging stations are available for patients and visitors. Charging is available for up to 4 hours at Level 2 stations and up to 1 hour at Level 3 stations. Please review our electric vehicle charging station etiquette for more information.

Electric vehicle charging stations at Lions Gate Hospital:

EV Charger Type	Parking Stall Number
Level 1 Charger	Hope Centre 676-677, 736-737
Level 2 Charger	P1 91-93 P2 343-344, 367-372
Level 3 Charger	P1 94-95 P2 345-346

How to get here

Located on the basement floor. Follow the signage from the main entrance. Check-in at the X-ray/ultrasound reception desk.

Lions Gate Hospital (LGH)

Lions Gate Hospital (LGH) provides a full range of general and many specialized acute care services, including general medicine, emergency and critical care, general surgery, orthopedics, maternity, pediatrics, psychiatry, chemotherapy, cardiac care, diagnostics, nuclear medicine, palliative care, rehabilitative services and neurosurgery.