If you experience symptoms such as shortness of breath, heart palpitations or chest pain, your doctor may ask you to undergo a cardiac ultrasound to find the cause of these symptoms. 👩🏽⚕️
Also known as an echocardiogram, this type of test uses a probe that emits high-frequency sound waves to create an image of your heart.
The image will then show the shape and movement of your cardiac activity, as well as the size of the chambers and their proper functioning.
Cardiac ultrasound can help assess cardiac conditions such as heart murmurs, or damage from a previous heart attack or infection.
It really is a non-invasive way of assessing how well your heart is working.
If you have a family history of heart disease, it is important to talk to your doctor about your health including, but not limited to, ways to monitor or treat your heart.
Why do I need a cardiac ultrasound?
Cardiac ultrasound is a common medical procedure used to assess the structure and function of the heart. 🩺
It can detect cardiac abnormalities and assess the overall health of the heart muscle.
First of all, cardiac ultrasound is used to diagnose heart diseases, such as heart rhythm disorders, valvulopathies and congenital malformations. 🩻
It can also be used to assess the damage caused by a heart attack, or to monitor the effectiveness of cardiac treatment.
In addition, cardiac ultrasound may be prescribed to assess cardiac function prior to major surgery, or to monitor the evolution of previously diagnosed heart disease.
In short, cardiac ultrasound is an essential tool for the diagnosis, monitoring and follow-up of heart disease.
It provides doctors with valuable information on heart health, helping them to make informed decisions on treatment and patient management.
Is it painful?
Cardiac ultrasound is generally painless.
It's a non-invasive, painless procedure.
During the examination, a medical technician applies a gel to your chest and uses an ultrasound probe to capture images of your heart.
You may feel slight pressure as the probe is moved, but this should not be painful. Cardiac ultrasound is considered a safe and well-tolerated procedure.
If you have any concerns or worries, don't hesitate to discuss them with the technician or healthcare professional performing the examination.
How it works the exam?
During the echocardiogram, you'll lie on your back and a technician will apply ultrasound gel to your chest.
The probe is then passed over your chest, and a computer converts the echoes of the sound waves into images of your heart on a screen.
You may be asked to change position, from your back to your side, to view your heart from different angles.
The examination takes between 10 and 20 minutes and is absolutely painless.
Once the exam is completed, the results will be interpreted by our team of cardiologists in the days following your exam.
At Cardio Laval 🧑🏻⚕️
If you need a cardiac ultrasound, you can consult us at Centre Cardio Laval.
We offer high-quality cardiac imaging services performed by our experienced professionals.
Our cardiac ultrasound evaluates the structure and function of your heart, detecting any abnormalities and providing valuable information for your diagnosis and monitoring of heart disease.
When you choose our clinic, you benefit from a professional and welcoming environment, as well as personalized service to meet your specific heart health needs. We're here to support you and offer you the best possible care.
The various services offered by the Cardiovascular Evaluation Center in LavalOur clinics in St-Jérôme and Vaudreuil-Dorion allow you to monitor your heart health, quickly and at an affordable cost. Some services are covered by the RAMQ.
