2D echo
Today, heart problems account for one of the most significant disease burdens in the Indian community and there is also a considerable degree of awareness of the same. Heart conditions can affect all age groups and is not gender-specific with issues ranging from congenital heart defects afflicting a newborn to heart failure in young and older adults, which in some instances may even require a heart transplant. Advancement in science and technology has made it possible to prevent, diagnose and treat most heart ailments leading to lower mortality rates and better quality of care.
2D echo gives information related to the functioning of your heart, diagnoses malfunctions, and plans the treatment for the developing disease.
A 2D echo test for heart is key in determining the health of the heart muscle, especially after a heart attack. It is a test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the heart. An echocardiogram test is a painless procedure & does not expose you to radiation. This test allows your doctor to monitor how your heart and its valves are functioning. The images can help them spot:
- blood clots in the heart
- fluid in the sac around the heart
- problems with the aorta, which is the main artery connected to the heart
