Ultrasound waves are used to produce high clarity images of the heart, paracardiac structures, and the great vessels using the device 2D Echocardiogram. Heart’s health condition is evaluated using this device and can also be recorded as a video
From the pictures it is possible to measure the size of each part of your heart, to study motion and appearance of the valves and the function of the heart muscle. Your physician uses the measurements to determine how your heart is working and whether or not any abnormalities are present.
A Doppler echo is often done at the same time in order to determine how the blood flows in your heart. The swishing sounds you hear during the test indicate blood flowing through the valves and chambers.