Echocardiogram Baytown
Transthoracic Echocardiography Or Echocardiogram
Echocardiogram is an ‘ultrasound of the heart’ used to see the cardiac structures. It uses high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to make pictures of the heart. The test is also called echocardiography or diagnostic cardiac ultrasound.
It is routinely used in the diagnosis, management, and follow-up of patients with any suspected or known heart diseases. It can provide a wealth of helpful information, including the size and shape of the heart, pumping capacity, blood flow through the heart chambers, and heart valves, and the location and extent of any tissue damage.
The rapid and non-invasive acquisition of information about the heart has contributed to the widespread use of Echocardiography.
A probe called a transducer is pressed over the chest and pictures are viewed on a video monitor.
Echocardiogram helps to assess the following:
- The size and shape of the heart, and the size, thickness, and movement of heartís walls.
- The heartís pumping strength and function.
- The function of heart valves.
- Any issues with the large blood vessels that enter and leave the heart.
- Blood clots in the chambers of the heart.
- Abnormal holes between the chambers of the heart.
An echo does not hurt and has no side effects.
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To learn more about echocardiogram for yourself or a loved one, or if you have been advised by your doctor to get an echocardiogram, make an appointment for an evaluation with Dr. Sami.
Our main office is located at 6051 Garth Road, Suite 300, Baytown, TX 77521. Or you may contact us at 281-839-7949 to set up an appointment.
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