ECHO
(Echocardiogram)
An echocardiogram (echo) uses high frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to make pictures of your heart. The test is also called echocardiography or diagnostic cardiac ultrasound.
Echo
(Echocardiogram)
At Royal Scans, we specialize in echo imaging, a state-of-the-art diagnostic technique that provides detailed visualizations of your heart’s structure and function. Our highly skilled team and advanced technology work together to deliver accurate and comprehensive results.
Echo imaging, also known as echocardiography or cardiac ultrasound, utilizes sound waves to create real-time images of the heart. It allows us to evaluate the heart’s chambers, valves, and blood flow patterns, providing valuable insights into your cardiac health.
The types of echocardiograms are:
- Transthoracic echocardiography
- Stress echocardiography
- Transoesophageal echocardiography
- Three-dimensional (3D) echocardiography
Why is it needed?
- An echo test can allow your health care team to look at your heart’s structure and check how well your heart functions. The test helps your health care team find out:
- The size and shape of your heart, and the size, thickness and movement of your heart’s walls.
- How your heart moves during heartbeats.
- The heart’s pumping strength.
- If the heart valves are working correctly.
- If blood is leaking backwards through your heart valves.
- If the heart valves are too narrow.
- If a tumour or infectious growth is around your heart valves.
- The test also will help your health care team find out if you have:
- Problems with the outer lining of your heart (the pericardium).
- Problems with the large blood vessels that enter and leave the heart.
- Blood clots in the chambers of your heart.
- Abnormal holes between the chambers of the heart.
What are the risks?
An echo doesn’t hurt and has no side effects.
What happens during the echo?
- You lie on a table and small metal disks (electrodes) are placed on your chest. The disks have wires that hook to an electrocardiograph machine. An electrocardiogram keeps track of your heartbeat during your test.
- The room is dark so your consultant/ technician can better see the video monitor.
- Gel is put on your chest to help sound waves pass through your skin.
- Your consultant/technician may ask you to move or hold your breath briefly to get better pictures.
- The probe (transducer) is passed across your chest. The probe produces sound waves that bounce off your heart and “echo” back to the probe.
- The sound waves are change into pictures and displayed on a video monitor. The pictures on the video monitor are recorded so your doctor can look at them later.
(Note: ECHO at Royal Scans is only done on appointment basis)
ECHO at Royal Scans
Our team of experienced cardiologists and technologists meticulously analyze the echo images and generate comprehensive reports, which are shared with your healthcare provider. These reports provide valuable insights for accurate diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing cardiac care.
At Royal Scans, we prioritize your comfort and well-being throughout the echo imaging process. Our friendly staff will guide you through the procedure, addressing any concerns you may have and ensuring a positive experience.
Experience the precision and reliability of our echo imaging services at Royal Scans. Trust in our expertise to provide you with a clear picture of your heart’s health and contribute to your overall cardiac well-being.
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