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An echocardiogram is an imaging test that helps doctors see images of the heart using sound waves. This method provides basic information about the structure, how the heart beats and pumps blood. From there, doctors have more information to diagnose cardiovascular diseases.1. Purpose of Echocardiography
Doctors can use echocardiography to look at the structure and functioning of the heart, specifically:
The size and shape of the heart, and the thickness and movement of the heart's walls. Heart movements during contraction. The pumping power of the heart. The functioning of the heart valves. Is there any regurgitation through the heart valves? Is there a heart valve stenosis? Is there a tumor or infection around the heart valves? In addition to the above information, the echocardiogram test also helps the doctor evaluate:
Abnormalities of the pericardium Abnormalities of the large arteries and veins around the heart Presence of blood clots in the chambers heart Abnormal holes between the chambers of the heart
2. Meaning of echocardiography
When using ultrasound waves, the doctor can evaluate the patient's heart picture overview. Ultrasound waves from the ultrasound machine allow the doctor to observe the beating and pumping activity of the patient's heart in each cycle.
Through these images, the doctor can find abnormalities in the structure of the heart muscle, the heart valves or the functioning of the heart. Echocardiography is a non-invasive test with few (or no) risks or complications, and is a safe method that allows physicians to access important structural and operational information. of the heart without causing any pain or danger to the patient.
Today, echocardiography has become a widely used medical method, helping to check for abnormalities of the heart, both irregular rhythm and size, unexplained chest pain, condition. rapid breathing or irregular heartbeat.
3. When is an echocardiogram needed?
The doctor may order an echocardiogram when the patient has symptoms suggestive of heart problems such as chest pain, shortness of breath or during the examination, listening to the heart through a stethoscope detects symptoms, heart sounds abnormal. Suspected other tests suggest heart problems.
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Pathological cases requiring echocardiography:
High blood pressure Patients with ischemic heart disease Pericardial diseases In case the patient has chest pain, shortness of breath Diseases of the heart valves Diseases of the arteries and veins around the heart Tumors, blood clots in the heart Atrial septum disease Congenital heart disease Evaluation of the function of the heart chambers, especially the left ventricle, myocardial movement In cases of cardiac intervention circuits such as dilating valves, blocking the vents. Monitoring in cardiac surgery, resuscitation. General health examination, screening in the community. Vinmec International General Hospital is equipped with a 4D ultrasound machine with modern features, high resolution, probe size, thickness, blood pumping ability, heart activities,... Thanks Thereby, it helps to detect and diagnose abnormalities or complex pathologies of the heart in the most accurate way.
Along with the most modern ultrasound machine today is a system of facilities with a dedicated ultrasound room, computer software connected to the machine that allows accurate signal transmission. Especially, 4D ultrasound technique is performed by a team of professionally trained doctors, with absolute respect for technical rules. Therefore, the results obtained have very high accuracy, which is the basis for the doctor to give the best solution for the patient.
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