Echocardiography with Doppler analysis is today considered to be one of the most universal and accurate studies that allow specialists to assess the performance of the heart qualitatively. This procedure is always carried out in real time.
Features of the procedure
The results of echocardiography show the size of the main organ and its departments, the thickness of the valves and walls of the chambers, the movement, the frequency of contractions, and the large vessels are visible. Such tests are prescribed for children, adult men, and women during pregnancy. This principle is based on the reflection of sound by certain substances. It is considered the most effective method for determining the location and motion of the walls of planes, valves and other components of the heart.
It is also pleasant to note that the informative procedure of echocardiography with Doppler analysis and CLC is in an affordable price category. That is, if necessary, anyone can pass the survey.
Advantages of the method
This method has many advantages:
- non-invasive nature of the procedure;
- the efficiency of obtaining a large amount of useful information;
- data reproducibility;
- adequate research price.
With the help of Doppler echocardiography, you can find out a lot of information about the cardiovascular system. Thanks to this method you can:
- To diagnose mitral valve prolapse, various tumors, obstructive form of hypertrophic cardiomyolaty, mitral stenosis and others.
- Find acquired and congenital ailments, blood clots, heart failure, pulmonary hypertension, infective endocarditis, aortic aneurysms and other problems.
- Get accurate data on the size of all parts of the heart and its individual elements.
Indications for the procedure
Heart disease can very often develop without any concomitant symptoms. In order to determine in time the various ailments of the heart, it is desirable to undergo echocardiography with Doppler analysis and decoding at least once a year.
In case of the appearance of the following symptoms, the study should be done without fail:
- acute pain in the chest and heart;
- shortness of breath , shortness of breath ;
- spontaneous dizziness;
- unexplained loss of consciousness;
- swelling of the lower extremities;
- blueing of fingers, lips, ears and brushes;
- fatigue;
- frequent headaches;
- atherosclerosis and others.