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    An echocardiogram or an echocardiography test is a graphic outline of the movements of the heart. During an echocardiography test, ultrasound or high-frequency sound waves from a hand-held wand is placed on your chest. This process provides pictures of the heart’s valves and chambers. It helps the sonographer and eventually your doctor to evaluate the pumping action of the heart. An echo test is often combined with color Doppler and Doppler ultrasound test in order to evaluate blood flow across the valves of the heart.

    Why is an echocardiogram or an echocardiography test performed?

    The test is used to:

    • Determine the presence of many types of heart disease, like myocardial disease, valve disease, pericardial disease, infective endocarditis, cardiac masses and congenital heart disease
    • Monitor the progress of any valve disease over a particular time period
    • Evaluate the effectiveness of surgical treatments or your medical surgeries

    Get Superior Quality Echo Test In Kolkata from AccuHealth

    Most of the diagnostic centres in Kolkata provide echocardiography tests; we, at AccuHealth Diagnostics, provide one of the best echocardiography tests in Kolkata. We have the best lab technicians in town to provide you with the best services. We are highly recommended by doctors for the accurate test reports we provide. We provide test reports right on time through website, SMS, in-person report at lab and also doorstep reports.

    How to Prepare for an Echocardiography Test and What happens during the test

    You do not need to do anything special to prepare for an echocardiography test. You do not need to take any other screening tests before undergoing an echocardiography test. We have shared what you can expect during the test:

    Timing

    You can expect in general for the test to take about an hour. As it is the case with all diagnostic tests, you should arrive at least 15 to 30 minutes in advance so that you can sign in and fill out all necessary forms, make the payment and all formalities.

    Location

    Most diagnostic centres will recommend that you have your echo at the diagnostic centre. At Accuhealth Diagnostics, we offer echocardiography both at our centres. AccuHealth undoubtedly offers one of the best echocardiography tests in Kolkata.

    What do you need to Wear

    You will need to wear an examination gown for the test to be conducted. Once the test is over, you can change back into your clothes.

    Food and Drink

    There are no food and drink restrictions to take an echocardiography test. However, depending on the reason for the test, your doctor may ask you to avoid caffeine for 6 hours to 10 hours before you undergo the test. This is because your heart rate can be sped up by caffeine.

    If you are looking for an echo test in Kolkata, you can get in touch with AccuHealth Diagnostics and get tested from one of our centres in Baruipur, Barasat and Kasba or you can order for a portable echo from us. You can either contact us through our website by filling up a lead form or send us a message through our Chat messenger. You can also call us on our toll-free number 1800-120-3877 or you can directly call one of our centre numbers.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is echocardiography?

    Echocardiography is a popularly used imaging modality in cardiology to diagnose suspected heart diseases in individuals. It is an ultrasound of the heart which provides helpful information about the size and shape of the heart, irregularities in its structure, pumping capacity, location and extent of tissue damage, and also assesses the heart valves.

    What are two types of echocardiography?

    The two types are Transthoracic Echocardiography (TTE) and Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE). The former is the more common of the two, and is a non-invasive procedure where electrodes are placed on your chest to check images of your heart. TEE is conducted when the heart images are unclear, and the visualization is blocked by body tissues or organs. In this procedure, instruments are set up to record heart activity on the monitor, and a local anesthesia is used to numb your throat for an endoscopy for taking clearer images of the heart.

    What is echocardiography used to diagnose?

    Echocardiography is used to diagnose suspected heart conditions and diseases and pumping capacity of the heart. It can also detect damaged heart valves, high blood pressure, and abnormally thickened heart walls.

    What is the difference between echocardiogram and echocardiography?

    Echocardiography is a test that uses sound waves (ultrasound) to produce live images, called echocardiograms, of your heart. The terms are used interchangeably in medical science.

    What are the uses of an echocardiography?

    The results of echocardiography can be used to check your heart’s chambers and valves, its pumping capacity, any abnormal changes in your heart’s structure to help the doctor to diagnose heart condition/diseases.

    What should a doctor do to learn echocardiography?

    The doctor should have an MBBS with a diploma in cardiology/chest diseases. Additionally, he/she should have training and work experience in the ECHO-cardiology department.

    How do you read an echocardiography report?

    The resulting image of an echocardiography can show a big picture image of heart health, function and strength. Heart walls thicker than 1.5 cm are considered abnormal. This would indicate high blood pressure or damaged heart valves.

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