2D Echocardiography
2D Echocardiography is a non-invasive ultrasound test that produces images of your heart. This test uses sound waves to create detailed pictures of your heart’s chambers, valves, walls, and blood vessels attached to your heart.
Services Offered
- Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE)
- Doppler Echocardiography
- Color Flow Imaging
- M-Mode Echocardiography
- Stress Echocardiography
When You Might Need This Service
- Evaluating heart murmurs
- Assessing heart valve function
- Checking heart muscle strength
- Detecting heart defects
- Monitoring heart conditions
- Following up after heart procedures
- Evaluating unexplained chest pain
- Assessing effects of certain medications on the heart
What to Expect
- The test is painless and usually takes 30-45 minutes
- You’ll lie on an examination table
- A technician will apply gel to your chest
- A transducer (handheld device) will be moved across your chest
- Images will appear on a monitor
- No radiation is involved
- No special recovery period is needed
Our Expertise
Our facility uses advanced echocardiography equipment with high-resolution imaging capabilities. Our experienced cardiac sonographers and cardiologists ensure accurate diagnosis and interpretation of your heart’s structure and function.
Preparation & Aftercare
- No special preparation is typically needed
- Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing
- You may be asked to change into a hospital gown
- You can resume normal activities immediately after the test
- Your doctor will discuss the results with you during your follow-up appointment