2d echocardiogram
CardiologyNone (procedure) sampleResults Same dayNo fasting
2D Echocardiogram
A 2D Echocardiogram is a painless ultrasound that creates moving images of your heart's chambers, walls, and valves. People get it to see how well the heart is pumping and to check its size and structure.
Sample
None (procedure)
Results
Same day
Fasting
Not required
Follow-up
Optional add-on
What this test detects
Heart size and chamber dimensions
2D echocardiography
Sonologist's report
Heart muscle and pumping function
2D echocardiography
Sonologist's report
When to get this test
Evaluating heart function
Shows how strongly the heart muscle contracts and how well it pumps blood.
Unexplained breathlessness or swelling
Helps look for an enlarged heart or weakened pumping that may explain symptoms.
Monitoring heart conditions
Useful for following up known heart problems and tracking changes over time.
How to prepare
01
No special preparation needed.
02
Wear comfortable clothing that allows access to the chest.
Common questions
Does the test use radiation?
No. A 2D Echo uses harmless sound waves to picture the heart, similar to a pregnancy ultrasound.
Will I feel anything during the scan?
You may feel light pressure from the probe and the gel may feel cool, but it should not be painful.
How long does it take?
Most scans take around 30 minutes.