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Echocardiography (ultrasound of the heart)

This type of diagnosis is a harmless, painless and affordable way of examining the condition of the heart.

During the procedure, the cardiologist receives exhaustive information about the work of this body. Usually, the appointment of ultrasound (ultrasound) of the heart means carrying out echocardiography. This is a diagnostic method, in which the cardiologist sees not only the structure of the heart, but also can determine the strength of the blood flow.
Using ultrasound of the heart, it is possible to identify various pathologies at early stages, for example, ischemic disease, changes in arteries, tumors, valvular defects, myocardial dysfunction or changes in it, deviations in the development of the heart muscle, and many others. Moreover, the accuracy and reliability of the study is allowed to diagnose the first changes even before the patient feels any symptoms.

If you observe one or more of the following signs or conditions, you must immediately register for an ultrasound of the heart:

unsatisfactory results of ECG;
high blood pressure;
atherosclerotic and postinfarction cardiosclerosis;
pericardial disease or cardiomyopathy;
ischemic disease, angina pectoris, acute myocardial infarction;
presence of pulmonary pathologies;
cyanotic nasolabial triangle or fingertips;
shortness of breath, weakness, fainting, arrhythmia, rapid pulse, puffiness, pain in the heart, and so forth.

With prophylactic purpose, ultrasound of the heart should be performed once a year. Children — only if there is evidence. When ultrasound passes, it is desirable to have the results of previous analyzes and examinations, extracts from the medical record. On the eve it is necessary to minimize physical loads and is in a balanced, calm state.

The ultrasound in the Center for Progressive Medicine «AVICENNA MED» has many advantages:

modern high-precision equipment;
highly qualified cardiologists and cardiologists;
comfort, which is due to the lack of queues and the accuracy of the beginning of the survey with pre-recording;
compliance of all processes with the diagnostic standards of the Ministry of Health of Ukraine;
affordable price.