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What is Echocardiography?
Echocardiography (echo) uses high-frequency ultrasound to image the structure, dimensions and function of the heart in real time. It involves no radiation and is painless.
What Does It Assess?
- Pumping power of the heart muscle (ejection fraction)
- Valve structure and function
- Size of cardiac chambers
- Pericardial fluid and thickening
- Aortic root dilatation
- Congenital anomalies
How is it Performed?
Ultrasound gel is applied to the chest and images are obtained with a probe. Takes 20-30 minutes.
