Stress Echocardiography
Ultrasound of heart under exercise or pharmacologic stress.
What is Stress?
Ultrasound of heart under exercise or pharmacologic stress.
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
Preparation Checklist
0 of 3 completed
⚖️Stress vs CT
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.
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Myocardial Ischemia Detection on Stress Echocardiography
New or worsening wall motion abnormalities during stress compared to rest. Ischemic segments show reduced thickening and excursion. May involve single or multiple territories.
Stress Echo Example 1
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Stress Echo Example 2
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Stress Echo Example 3
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Valvular Disease Assessment on Stress Echocardiography
Valve hemodynamics assessed at rest and during stress. Changes in gradients, valve areas, regurgitation severity, and pulmonary pressures with exercise or dobutamine.
Myocardial Viability Assessment on Stress Echocardiography
Contractile response of dysfunctional myocardium to low-dose dobutamine. Viable myocardium shows improved wall motion with stress; scarred tissue shows no improvement.
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