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Echocardiography diagnostic test at True Care Cardiology

echocardiogram In Helensvale

Echocardiography is a highly effective diagnostic test that utilises sound waves to generate real-time images of your heart, known as an echocardiogram. This advanced imaging technique allows your doctor to evaluate how efficiently your heart and its valves are functioning.

Undergoing an Echocardiogram in Helensvale at Ture Care Cardiology can provide valuable insights into your heart’s overall health, detecting any abnormalities or underlying conditions. This test helps assess factors such as heart muscle strength, valve performance, and blood flow, enabling early diagnosis and appropriate treatment if needed.

The size of the heart, including any changes in chamber size, dilation, or thickening
Clots forming inside the heart chambers.
Buildup of fluid in the sac around the heart.
Problems affecting the aorta, the primary artery linked to the heart.
The heart's pumping and relaxing functions
The performance of the heart valves
Heart pressure levels.

to further investigate your heart

Echocardiograms play a crucial role in assessing heart muscle function, particularly after a heart attack, and they are also valuable in detecting congenital heart defects in unborn babies. This non-invasive imaging test helps doctors evaluate the heart’s overall condition and detect potential concerns early.

The procedure is completely painless and carries minimal risks, except in rare cases where specific types of echocardiograms or contrast agents are involved.

At Ture Care Cardiology, an Echocardiogram in Helensvale may be recommended if you have unusual test results, abnormal heart sounds, or symptoms such as an irregular heartbeat, chest pain, shortness of breath, or an abnormal EKG. This test provides a detailed view of your heart’s valves, chambers, and pumping efficiency, helping in accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.