M-mode Echocardiography

M-mode echocardiography is a specialized ultrasound technique that provides detailed, one-dimensional images of the heart's structures and their movement over time. It casts a focused ultrasound beam through the heart, capturing rapid motion of its chambers and valves with high temporal resolution. This allows for precise assessment of sizes, wall thicknesses, and how the heart's parts move during each heartbeat. M-mode is often used alongside other echocardiographic methods to diagnose heart conditions, measure cardiac function, and monitor changes over time, offering valuable insights into the heart’s performance with a simple, clear visualization of its dynamics.