Echocardiography
Echocardiography is an ultrasound test which uses sound waves to create pictures of the heart. This common test can show changes in blood flow through the heart, It also allows assessment of the functional status.
This is a standard echocardiogram. , also called a heart ultrasound. It’s a noninvasive way to look at blood flow through the heart compartments , heart valves and large vessels connected to the heart. A TTE creates pictures of the heart from outside the body. This technique also measures the speed, direction, velocity and flow measurements through the heart valves and across various compartments of the heart. It can help show blocked or leaking valves and check blood pressure in the heart arteries.
This displays the blood flow in the heart in color. It helps identify leaky heart valves and other changes in blood flow.
For details refer to obstetric ultrasound section.
Prior appointment is needed.
For adult echocardiography the patient is usually asked to remove clothing from the upper body and change into a hospital gown. ou may be asked to breathe in a certain way or to roll onto your left side. You can go back to their usual daily activities after an echocardiogram,
Echocardiography uses harmless sound waves, called ultrasound. The sound waves pose no known risk to the body.
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