2D Echo
What does 2D echo detect?
A type of echo called Doppler ultrasound shows how well blood flows through your heart’s chambers and valves. Echo can detect possible blood clots inside the heart, fluid buildup in the pericardium (the sac around the heart), and problems with the aorta.
Is 2D echo accurate?
The echocardiography stress test is very reliable. Your doctor will explain your test results to you. If the results are normal, your heart is working properly and your blood vessels are probably not blocked due to coronary artery disease.
2D Echocardiography or 2D Echo for Heart
The heart in your body pumps blood and the vascular system takes it to all the organs. Together they form the cardiovascular system. A healthy lifestyle, proper nutritious diet and regular exercise is much needed to keep your heart healthy, more so, as age progresses. Keeping a check on your heart’s health at regular intervals is also imperative to prevent its dysfunctioning. Being consistent with your health checkups can help you in leading a happy & healthy life and thereby preventing major sudden-medical costs and trauma.
How is the 2D Echo test done?
- Person needs to uncover the chest and lay on the examination table
- A colourless gel is applied to the chest area to analyse the sound vibrations
- The technician moves the transducer across the various parts of the chest. The gel helps the transducer get views of the heart
- Technician can ask to change the laying position to get better assessment
- The gel is removed after the test
- The images can be viewed on a computer monitor and printed on paper, or recorded in DVD, and given to the patient after interpretation of results
How much time does the 2D Echo test take?
It takes around half an hour to 1 hour to complete the test. It is always done in the presence of a radiologist and a cardiologist.
What does the 2D Echo test detect?
- Any underlying heart diseases or abnormalities
- Keep a check on the heart valve for its functioning
- Congenital heart diseases and blood clots or tumours
Is the 2D Echo test safe for me?
Why should I get 2D Echo done regularly?
Lives are becoming stressful each day, and the changes in the environment and food habits also impact your health and heart. Hence, it is very important to keep a check on the working of your heart so that you can take appropriate corrective action at the right time in case of any malfunctioning. You can opt for the Full Body Health Checkup package offered by Indus Health Plus to get this test done along with other organ tests.
