Echo vs MRI

Echo (echocardiography) and MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) are both imaging techniques used in medicine but have different applications. An echo uses sound waves to create moving pictures of the heart, helping doctors assess its function and structure. It’s non-invasive and quick. MRI, on the other hand, uses strong magnets and radio waves to produce detailed images of organs and tissues in the body, including the heart. It’s particularly useful for diagnosing various conditions but takes longer and may require the patient to lie still in a tube. Each method serves specific purposes in medical diagnostics.