Echo

Echo" is a commonly used term for echocardiography, a non-invasive imaging technique used to assess the structure and function of the heart. During an echocardiogram, high-frequency sound waves, or ultrasound, are used to create detailed images of the heart's chambers, valves, and surrounding structures.

Echocardiography provides valuable information about the heart's size, shape, and pumping function, as well as the movement and function of the heart valves. It can detect abnormalities such as heart valve diseases, congenital heart defects, heart muscle disorders, fluid around the heart, and abnormal blood flow within the heart.

Echocardiography is a valuable tool in diagnosing and monitoring various heart conditions, guiding treatment decisions, and assessing the effectiveness of interventions. It is safe, painless, and does not involve radiation, making it a preferred imaging modality for evaluating heart health. Interpretation of echocardiograms is typically performed by cardiologists or trained echocardiography technicians.