What is stress echocardiography?

Stress echocardiography, also known as an echocardiography stress test or stress echo, is a procedure that evaluates how well your heart and blood vessels function. Here’s how it works: Purpose: Stress echocardiography helps determine if your heart muscles are receiving enough blood and oxygen during physical exertion. It’s commonly used to: Diagnose coronary artery disease (narrowing of blood vessels that … Continue reading What is stress echocardiography?

What is transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) test?

Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE) is a diagnostic procedure used to obtain detailed images of the heart. What is TEE? TEE involves using high-frequency sound waves (ultrasound) to create pictures of your heart and the arteries connected to it. Unlike a standard echocardiogram, where the transducer is placed on the chest, TEE uses a specialized probe attached to a thin … Continue reading What is transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) test?

What is the echocardiography test?

An echocardiogram is a diagnostic test that uses sound waves to create live images of the heart. These images, known as echocardiograms, allow doctors to monitor the structure and function of the heart. Here are some key points about echocardiograms: Purpose: Echocardiograms help assess how well the heart and its valves are functioning. They provide valuable information about heart disease and … Continue reading What is the echocardiography test?