2D Echocardiography in Vijayanagar, Bengaluru
2D ECHO, also known as 2D echocardiography, is a non-invasive investigation used to evaluate the functioning and assess the sections of your heart. It creates images of the various parts of the heart using sound vibrations, and makes it easy to check for damages, blockages, and blood flow rate.
Dr.Vikram.B.Kolhari at Souram Health Centre offers consultation for all cardiovascular conditions. Our experts achieve accurate diagnosis after listening and understanding the patient’s symptoms and concerns.
We partner with the leading diagnostic & imaging facilities in the city to utilise latest and advanced diagnostic techniques in identifying the patient condition.
2D Echo is done to detect the following heart conditions:
- Any underlying heart diseases or abnormalities
- Congenital heart diseases and blood clots or tumours
- Malfunctioning of the heart valve
- Abnormality of blood flow within the heart
Preparation for a 2D Echocardiogram
There is no dietary preparation requirements. When you enter the test room patients are required to:
- Undress to the waist so wear a two-piece outfit and comfortable footwear.
- Women are given a gown to wear.
What happens during the 2D Echocardiogram - Ultrasound ?
Imaging will be performed with the lights dimmed.
An Accredited Cardiac Sonographer will place a special probe with ultrasound gel on various parts of the chest wall to view the heart from different angles as you rest on a bed.
- Just to the left side of the sternum,
- The lower left side of the ribs (both performed with the patient on their left side), and
- From under the rib-cage (with the patient lying on their back).
Depending on the reason for the scan, the Sonographer may need to obtain images from other areas as necessary.
The Sonographer may ask you to breathe in and hold your breath several times, which is important for recording the best pictures.
Dr. Vikram B. Kolhari
MBBS, MD (Gen Medicine), DM (Cardiology)
