Ultrasound of the heart
Ultrasound diagnostics of the heart (echocardiography) is a study that helps to study the general condition and work of the heart muscle, the dimensions of the heart cavities, heart valves and chambers, the thickness of the heart walls, and the speed of intracardiac blood flow. Ultrasound of the heart is one of the most effective methods that allows you to identify diseases of the cardiovascular system in the early stages.
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Indications for conducting the study
- dyspnea;
- increased fatigue;
- edema;
- dizziness;
- increased blood pressure;
- heart murmurs;
- pains in the heart, chest;
- heart rhythm disturbance;
- condition monitoring after heart attack and stroke;
- pregnancy.
The ultrasound examination procedure has no contraindications and is completely painless.
Ultrasound of the heart must be done for children with birth injuries, if the baby does not suck well, he constantly cries, the skin around the lips turns blue. Also for children during the period of active growth and puberty in teenagers, before starting physical activity at any age.
If the child constantly complains of fatigue, it is necessary to consult a cardiologist and undergo an ECG and echocardiography. -
Preparation for research
There is no need to prepare for echocardiography. The only recommendation: it is not recommended to drink alcohol or smoke a day before the examination.