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Ultrasound: A Must For Heart Health |
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Sonography of heart can provide a visual image of a heart beat and circulation in real time. In fact, the latest ultrasound technologies of heart can provide three-dimensional (3D) and four-dimensional (4D) images.
Heart ultrasound helps to expose:- The level of damage pursuing in the heart
- Whether fluid is accumulating near or around the heart
- The existence of disorders in the structure of the heart
- The effectiveness of the heart in pumping blood to the rest of the body.
As per the American Society of Echocardiography, those with a family history of heart disease, unexplained chest or upper arm pain, or a previous history of heart disease may want to ask their medical doctor if they need a heart ultrasound.
When heart ultrasound is merged with a stress test, the heart can be visualized before and after exercise. In this way, strong blockages (plaque) in the arteries of the heart can be noticed. This is vital because plaque in the arteries can often lead to angina pectoris or heart attacks.
Heart ultrasounds can also be beneficial for people who have been treated for cancer, diabetes and other conditions that may have weak-willed the heart.
The examination generally lasts for 45-60 minutes and the most general type is completely noninvasive. Often, heart ultrasounds can be performed in a physician’s office or a lab.
Experts comments that there are important things to remember when considering to under go examination:
- You should consult to your physician first. Only expert or professional can order a heart ultrasound.
- Check to see if sonography is performed by a registered sonographer in an genuine laboratory.
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