Echocardiography
Echocardiography is a non-invasive medical test that uses ultrasound waves to create images of the heart. This allows doctors to see the heart’s structure and how it functions in real time. A small device called a transducer is placed on the chest, which sends sound waves that bounce off the heart and return to the device, creating images. This helps identify various heart conditions, assess heart function, and guide treatment. It's painless and typically takes about 30 to 60 minutes.
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Echocardiography is a medical imaging technique that uses sound waves to create images of the heart. It helps doctors assess the heart's structure and function, showing how well the heart is pumping blood and if there are any abnormalities, such as damaged valves or weakened muscles. The procedure is non-invasive and usually involves placing a device called a transducer on the chest, which sends out sound waves and captures the echoes that bounce back. The images produced help in diagnosing heart conditions and guiding treatment decisions.