Echocardiogram examination
The Echocardiogram (Echo) examination:
The echocardiogram (echo) examination is one of the most important examination in general, and one of the most crucial for heart examinations specifically. Any patient with heart complaints must undergo both an ECG and an echo scan. It is considered the key to the heart and the eye that sees the heart from the inside.
The echo operates on the principle of ultrasound waves – similar to a sonogram used to view a fetus – and is considered a safe test with no side effects.
What Can Be Seen with an Echo:
Heart chambers and their diseases, such as ventricular or atrial dilation.
Heart muscle.
The pumping strength of the heart muscle.
Myocardial movement disorders due to atherosclerosis and heart attacks.
Heart valves and their diseases, such as stenosis or regurgitation.
Pulmonary pressure.
Pericardial fluid surrounding the heart.
Genetic diseases such as heart defects.
And much more...