Echocardiography (ECHO)
Ultrasound of the heart — how well it pumps, and how the valves are working.
Also known as: echo, heart ultrasound, 2D echo, echocardiogram
Price on request
This one is done at the centre — it cannot be collected at home. Find your nearest branch.
- Turnaround
- Same day
- Preparation
- No fasting needed. Eat and drink normally.
- Sample
- In-clinic study
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About this test
Echo shows the heart beating in real time and measures the ejection fraction, the single most important number in heart failure. It also assesses the valves, the chamber sizes and the sac around the heart. It takes about thirty minutes and involves no radiation.
What it measures
- Ejection fraction and wall motion
- Valve structure and function
- Chamber dimensions and pericardium
A note on results. A single test is one part of a clinical picture, not a diagnosis. Discuss your report with a qualified doctor, who will read it alongside your history and examination.
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- Heart
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