Over the past 2 decades, technological advancements have resulted in the emergence of miniaturized handheld ultrasound equipment that is compact and battery operated, and handheld echocardiography can be readily performed at the point of care with reasonable image quality.

Are echocardiograms portable?

Over the past 2 decades, technological advancements have resulted in the emergence of miniaturized handheld ultrasound equipment that is compact and battery operated, and handheld echocardiography can be readily performed at the point of care with reasonable image quality.

What is a mobile echocardiogram?

The mobile technologist also employs Doppler ultrasound imaging during the resting echocardiogram to reveal blood-flow direction and velocity. The resting echocardiogram’s data is recorded as both still and video images and a permanent record is created.

What does an abnormal echo mean?

Echo Results and The Functions of The Heart Walls thicker than 1.5cm are considered abnormal. They may indicate high blood pressure and weak or damaged valves. An echocardiogram can also measure if your heart is pumping enough blood through your body.

Is a heart echo serious?

Are there any risks or side effects? A standard echocardiogram is a simple, painless, safe procedure. There are no side effects from the scan, although the lubricating gel may feel cold and you may experience some minor discomfort when the electrodes are removed from your skin at the end of the test.

Is echocardiography the same as echocardiogram?

Echocardiogram is a special test that uses an ultrasound machine to look at the structure and function of the heart. Echocardiogram is a special test that uses an ultrasound machine to look at the structure and function of the heart. Echocardiography is a test that uses sound waves to produce live images of your heart.

Can an echocardiogram be done at home?

Our parental echocardiogram (also called a tele parental echo) empowers you to perform an echocardiogram on your child from home, under the real-time virtual supervision of a trained Stanford Children’s Health sonographer. Our sonographer ensures that the images are of high quality for diagnostics and best results.

What can an echo diagnose?

An echocardiogram can help your doctor diagnose several kinds of heart problems, including:

  • An enlarged heart or thick ventricles (the lower chambers)
  • Weakened heart muscles.
  • Problems with your heart valves.
  • Heart defects that you’ve had since birth.
  • Blood clots or tumors.

Is echo better than ECG?

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.