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A contrast echocardiogram may be performed to obtain greater clarity and detail of the structures of your heart. A contrast agent is a liquid which enhances the "echoes" reflected back from the heart to the transducer, lessening the interferences caused by the chest wall and muscles. It is most often used when a standard echocardiogram is not able to sufficiently reveal the status and function of the heart’s left ventricle. Contrast agents also help your physician see or identify abnormal connections or blood flow between chambers of the heart. The contrast agent is injected into the bloodstream through a vein in your arm and is eliminated from the body in urine.