Echocardiography
Ultrasound assessment of cardiac structure and function.
What is Echocardiography?
Ultrasound assessment of cardiac structure and function.
How it works: Refer to modality standard acquisition and reconstruction pipeline.
Advantages
- ✓Noninvasive or minimally invasive
- ✓Widely available in centers
- ✓Guides management
Limitations
- ⚠Limited by operator or motion
- ⚠May need contrast or prep
- ⚠Not perfect specificity
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⚖️Echocardiography vs CT
| Criteria | Echocardiography | CT |
|---|---|---|
| Speed | Moderate | Fast |
| Radiation | No | Yes |
| Soft Tissue Detail | Limited | Good |
| Cost | High | Medium |
Related Imaging Modalities
Combine with CT/MRI/US for complementary detail.
CT
CT scans use X-rays to create detailed cross-sectional images of the body. They are particularly useful for detecting bone fractures, tumors, and internal bleeding.
MRI
MRI uses powerful magnets and radio waves to produce detailed images of organs and soft tissues. Excellent for brain, spine, and joint imaging.
Ultrasound
Ultrasound uses sound waves to create real-time images. Commonly used for pregnancy monitoring and examining organs like the heart, liver, and kidneys.
Browse Echocardiography Terms
Explore common terms in Echocardiography reports, each with detailed explanations, clinical significance, and related lab tests to help you understand your imaging results. lab tests.
Diastolic Dysfunction on Echocardiography
Abnormal mitral inflow pattern (E/A ratio alterations), increased left atrial size, elevated E/e' ratio, reduced tissue Doppler e' velocity, pulmonary venous flow abnormalities.
Echocardiography Example 1
Representative finding for this modality.
Echocardiography Example 2
Representative finding for this modality.
Echocardiography Example 3
Representative finding for this modality.
Ejection Fraction Measurement on Echocardiography
Left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) calculated from end-diastolic and end-systolic volumes. Normal LVEF is 55-70%. Reduced EF indicates systolic dysfunction.
Valvular Heart Disease on Echocardiography
Valve thickening, calcification, restricted motion, regurgitant jets, stenotic orifices. Chamber enlargement, pressure gradients, valve areas measured.
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