2D-Echocardiography
A two-dimensional Echocardiogram or 2D Echo test is a diagnostic test that uses ultrasound waves to assess the functioning of the heart. When these waves hit the organ structures inside, they echo back and produce moving images of the heart and valves on the computer screen.
The image thus formed is known as Echocardiogram. This is used to assess any malfunction or damage associated with the heart tissue or valves like clots, blockage, congenital heart defects, and issues like coronary artery diseases.
It is a non-invasive procedure with no side effects. However, one may feel slightly uncomfortable during transducer placement as it puts pressure on the heart.
A gel is given to the chest, and then a transducer, which is a device that transmits and receives sound, is put on the body above the heart and calculates the distance in order to provide a visual picture of the heart on a monitor. The appearance of the images in a 2d echo test and a 3d echo test is determined by the machine utilized. Despite the fact that just a professional sonographer is necessary to administer the test, the data are best interpreted by a cardiologist.
The most common and accurate way uses a dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) scan. DEXA uses low-dose x-rays. (You receive more radiation with a chest x-ray.)
The Test is Performed for a Variety of Reasons
- To detect faulty cardiac valves, such as the atria and ventricles, which are responsible for blood distribution.
- To identify aberrant cardiac rhythms such as tachycardia (dramatic growth in heart rate) and brachycardia (rapid drop in heart rate).
- To determine if there is any congenital cardiac disease.
- To check for any damage to the heart that may have occurred as a result of a heart attack.
- To check for pericarditis, or infection of the heart, or any fluids that has accumulated in the sac around the heart.
- To look for heart murmurs.
- To have a better look at the heart.
This type of test is completely safe and should only be done in the presence of a skilled sonographer. Before taking any prescription or modifying their regimen, patients should consult with their cardiologist. There are no additional preparations required for this test, although diabetic patients must always contact their doctor before having echocardiography or changing their current medication dosage.
Does 2D Echo have side effects?
Echocardiography is a technique that is thought to be risk-free.
Is 2D Echo better than ECG?
Echocardiograms can also provide you with a lot of information about how well your heart valves are working. They can be used to determine if a heart valve is leaking or not. While an EKG can help with these diagnoses, echocardiography is believed to be far more accurate in terms of cardiac anatomy and function.
2D echo Test in Andheri West - Acuscan Medical Center
At Acuscan Medical Center, we provide a 2D Echo service. The measurements will be used by our doctor to assess how well your heart is operating and whether any anomalies are present.