Echo Cardiography Test
The resound cardiograph (ECG) is done request to check for conceivable variations from the norm in the heart. The test utilizes sound waves (ultrasound) to make pictures of various parts of the heart. The specialist can translate these photos to check for harm because of hypertension, unpredictable heart mood, analyze poor blood stream to the heart and heart assaults, and development in any piece of the heart. It helps in estimating the size and state of the heart and the thickness of the heart muscles. Different sorts of the test exist, for example, stretch echocardiography, transesophageal echocardiography, fetal echocardiography and transthoracic echocardiography.
No uncommon readiness is required for an ordinary resound cardiograph test. Agreeable and free garments ought to be worn for the test. The specialist ought to be educated of earlier restorative history and meds. If there should be an occurrence of stress test, particular guidelines would be given. If there should be an occurrence of transesophageal echocardiograph nourishment and drink ought to be stayed away from for a couple of hours before the test.
Utilized as a part of determinations of heart assaults or heart disappointment by surveying the harm to the heart muscles. Used to distinguish inborn heart deformities and measure the size and quality of the heart. Used to distinguish issues in the heart valves or chambers. Used to distinguish indications of coronary illness. The test is likewise used to check for clumps, tumors and spillages in the heart valves.
An outfit is given to the patient to wear amid the test and the attire is expelled from over the abdomen. The patient is made to lie on a table and lead anodes are adhered to the chest with the assistance of stickers. The anodes are associated with an electrocardiogram or an ECG machine with the assistance of wires. An extraordinary gel is put on chest to enable sound waves to go through the chest. A transducer is moved over the chest which produces sound waves that are reflected off the heart and back to it. Weight is connected at various focuses to get the best photo of the heart. The sound waves are changed over into pictures and recorded on a video screen. The photos are deciphered by the specialist and treatment is recommended.
Normal value scope of the test is between Rs.1000-Rs.2000 relying upon the components of city, quality and availablity.