2D Echocardiography or 2D Echo for Heart in Chakan, Pune

We hear the 2D, 3D Echo is hospital many times but we don’t know what is? and why this done? Dr. Sachin Khade is the best doctor in Chakan are given an overview of this test and why this done? Before describes, you should know that Dr. Khade Superspeciality Hospital is one of the hospitals in Chakan that provides a 2D Echo test, Stress Test/TMT in Chakan, Pune.

What is 2D Echocardiography?

Echocardiography is a test that uses sound waves to produce live images of your heart. The image is called an echocardiogram. With the help of this image, Dr. Sachin Khade and other specialists monitor how your heart and its valves are functioning.

The images can help them get information about:

  • blood clots in the heart chambers
  • fluid in the sac around the heart
  • problems with the aorta, which is the main artery connected to the heart
  • problems with the pumping function or relaxing function of the heart
  • problems with the function of your heart valves
  • pressures in the heart

An echocardiogram is key in determining the health of the heart muscle, especially after a heart attack. It can also reveal heart defects in unborn babies.

2D Echo Test

How is the 2D Echo test done at Khade Hospital Chakan?

  • A person needs to uncover the chest and lay on the examination table
  • A colorless gel is applied to the chest area to analyze the sound vibrations
  • The technician moves the transducer across the various parts of the chest. The gel helps the transducer get views of the heart
  • The technician can ask to change the laying position to get a better assessment
  • The gel is removed after the test
  • The images can be viewed on a computer monitor and printed on paper, or recorded on DVD, and given to the patient after interpretation of results

How much time does the 2D Echo test take?

It takes around half an hour to 1 hour to complete the test. During the test Dr. Khade Super Speciality Hospital Cardiologist and radiologist are available.

What does the 2D Echo test detect?

Echocardiography or 2D Echo is majorly done to detect the following:

  • Any underlying heart diseases or abnormalities
  • Keep a check on the heart valve for its functioning
  • Congenital heart diseases and blood clots or tumors

What is the Cost of 2D Echo test in Chakan?

The Cost of the 2D Echo test at Dr. Khade Super Speciality Hospital is Rs. 2000/-.

Which is better ECG or 2D echo?

Echocardiograms also provide highly accurate information on heart valve function. They can be used to identify leaky or tight heart valves. While the EKG can provide clues to many of these diagnoses, the echocardiogram is considered much more accurate for heart structure and function.

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