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Embarking on a journey to prioritise your heart health starts with one crucial diagnostic tool — the echocardiogram.
Let us delve into what this test is all about, its procedure, and why considering it is essential for your heart’s well-being.
An echocardiogram serves as a detailed look into your heart’s inner workings — structure, function, and blood flow. By using high-frequency sound waves, it creates real-time images, assisting cardiologists in diagnosing a spectrum of heart conditions, from structural irregularities to problems with blood flow.
Here is how an echocardiogram is done in Singapore:
When gearing up for the echocardiogram, you will be asked to switch into a hospital gown to allow easy access to your heart.
A gel is applied to your chest, smoothing the way for sound waves. The ultrasound transducer, a handheld device, then moves across different areas of your chest, emitting sound waves and capturing echoes. This process captures images of your heart’s chambers, valves, and blood vessels.
You can get back to your routine right after the echocardiogram. Your cardiologist will review the images and discuss the findings with you.
When it comes to safeguarding your heart health, knowledge is the key to early intervention and proactive care.
Here are some reasons to consider an echocardiogram in Singapore:
Do not ignore chest pain. An echocardiogram can pinpoint its source, providing clarity for optimal management, whether heart-related or not.
For those who have experienced a heart attack, an echocardiogram assesses the damage, guiding personalised treatment plans for recovery.
Learn more: How to Know if You are Having a Silent Heart Attack
An echocardiogram allows for a detailed examination of the heart valves, identifying any abnormalities contributing to the murmur.
Unexplained dizziness or fainting may signal heart-related issues. An echocardiogram evaluates heart function, aiding in identifying potential causes.
Irregular heartbeats or palpitations? An echocardiogram provides insights, helping determine appropriate interventions.
Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy can impact heart health. Regular echocardiograms monitor cardiac function and detect any treatment-related effects.
Individuals who have suffered a stroke may benefit from an echocardiogram to assess the risk of future cardiovascular events and guide preventive measures.
An echocardiogram aids in assessing the progression of any pre-existing heart conditions and adjusting treatment plans accordingly.
Is there swelling or enlargement of the heart muscles? Is your blood pressure adequately controlled? An echocardiogram helps evaluate the impact of hypertension on the heart to manage, mitigate risks, and optimise treatment. .
Are you about to embark on an exercise program or train for a marathon? An echocardiogram is useful to evaluate your heart structure and function to detect underlying heart conditions that may increase your risk of exercise without treatment.
Early detection of potential issues allows timely intervention and that is where routine echocardiograms come in.
Whether you are proactively monitoring your heart or investigating specific symptoms, an echocardiogram offers a glimpse into the health of your most vital organ. Understanding your heart’s intricacies is the first step towards a heart-healthy future.
Here at Leslie Tay Heart Specialist Clinic, we are dedicated to providing comprehensive diagnostic screenings for a range of heart conditions. Reach out to us to learn more and prioritise your heart health.
