Echocardiography (ECHO)
Echocardiography is a safe and non-invasive ultrasound test that creates live images of the heart. It helps doctors evaluate heart structure, pumping function, blood flow, and valve health in real time, playing a vital role in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
Types of Echocardiography
- Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)
- Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
- Stress Echocardiography
- Doppler Echocardiography
- 3D Echocardiography
Uses of ECHO
- Detection of heart valve diseases
- Evaluation of pumping efficiency (ejection fraction)
- Diagnosis of congenital heart defects
- Identification of heart failure and cardiomyopathy
- Detection of clots, tumors, or fluid around the heart
- Monitoring after cardiac surgery or interventions
Advantages
- Non-invasive, painless, and radiation-free
- Provides real-time assessment
- Helps detect conditions early
- Guides treatment and follow-up
