{"id":296,"date":"2026-09-21T05:44:19","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T05:44:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/orbitscancentre.org\/?page_id=296"},"modified":"2026-09-21T05:44:56","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T05:44:56","slug":"echocardiography-echo","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/orbitscancentre.org\/?page_id=296","title":{"rendered":"Echocardiography (Echo)"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"296\" class=\"elementor elementor-296\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-74938c32 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"74938c32\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3d8732dd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3d8732dd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Echocardiography (Echo)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-26910c6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-child\" data-id=\"26910c6\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-50218e1 e-con-full animated-slow e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"50218e1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInUp&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2ea4ac66 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2ea4ac66\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75e48505 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"75e48505\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5d7d51ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5d7d51ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/orbitscancentre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/9697.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-251\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/orbitscancentre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/9697.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/orbitscancentre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/9697-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/orbitscancentre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/9697-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/orbitscancentre.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/9697-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-481ea699 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"481ea699\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" dir=\"auto\" data-section-id=\"ws043k\" data-start=\"10083\" data-end=\"10117\">Ultrasound Imaging of the Heart<\/h2><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"10119\" data-end=\"10391\"><strong data-start=\"10119\" data-end=\"10163\">Echocardiography, commonly known as Echo<\/strong>, is an ultrasound-based examination that provides images of the heart. At <strong data-start=\"10238\" data-end=\"10259\">Orbit Scan Centre<\/strong>, Echo is available as part of the centre&#8217;s diagnostic services to support the evaluation of heart structure, movement and function.<\/p><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"10393\" data-end=\"10534\">The examination uses sound waves to generate moving images of the heart, allowing relevant cardiac structures to be observed during the test.<\/p><h3 dir=\"auto\" data-section-id=\"hemshw\" data-start=\"10536\" data-end=\"10565\">What Does an Echo Assess?<\/h3><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"10567\" data-end=\"10734\">An echocardiogram can provide healthcare professionals with information about different aspects of the heart. Depending on the clinical indication, it may help assess:<\/p><ul data-start=\"10736\" data-end=\"10909\"><li data-section-id=\"lbtmeb\" data-start=\"10736\" data-end=\"10752\">Heart chambers<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1d9v049\" data-start=\"10753\" data-end=\"10767\">Heart valves<\/li><li data-section-id=\"125pq9j\" data-start=\"10768\" data-end=\"10789\">Heart wall movement<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1e1v1q5\" data-start=\"10790\" data-end=\"10816\">Overall pumping function<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1ffgg9a\" data-start=\"10817\" data-end=\"10852\">Selected structural abnormalities<\/li><li data-section-id=\"1pvhcee\" data-start=\"10853\" data-end=\"10909\">Other cardiac findings requiring ultrasound evaluation<\/li><\/ul><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"10911\" data-end=\"11041\">The results need to be interpreted alongside the patient&#8217;s symptoms, clinical examination and other investigations where required.<\/p><h3 dir=\"auto\" data-section-id=\"1a3t5q6\" data-start=\"11043\" data-end=\"11073\">Echo and ECG Are Different<\/h3><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"11075\" data-end=\"11175\">Although both are commonly used in cardiac evaluation, <strong data-start=\"11130\" data-end=\"11174\">Echo and ECG perform different functions<\/strong>.<\/p><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"11177\" data-end=\"11361\">An ECG records the electrical activity of the heart, including its rate and rhythm. An Echo creates ultrasound images that provide information about the heart&#8217;s structure and movement.<\/p><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"11363\" data-end=\"11457\">A healthcare professional may recommend one or both tests depending on the clinical situation.<\/p><h3 dir=\"auto\" data-section-id=\"1ick5kw\" data-start=\"11459\" data-end=\"11489\">During an Echo Examination<\/h3><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"11491\" data-end=\"11697\">During a standard echocardiogram, the patient is positioned appropriately while ultrasound gel is applied to the chest. A transducer is then moved over selected areas to obtain different views of the heart.<\/p><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"11699\" data-end=\"11818\">The procedure is generally non-invasive. The time required can vary depending on the examination and the images needed.<\/p><h3 dir=\"auto\" data-section-id=\"1xbrvvw\" data-start=\"11820\" data-end=\"11852\">Convenient Diagnostic Access<\/h3><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"11854\" data-end=\"12028\">Orbit Scan Centre provides <strong data-start=\"11881\" data-end=\"11954\">Echo and ECG services alongside imaging and laboratory investigations<\/strong>, making it convenient for patients who require multiple diagnostic tests.<\/p><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"12030\" data-end=\"12149\">The centre&#8217;s wider services include 32-Slice CT Scan, ultrasound, Colour Doppler, Digital X-Ray and laboratory testing.<\/p><p dir=\"auto\" data-start=\"12151\" data-end=\"12358\">Through its integrated diagnostic approach, Orbit Scan Centre aims to provide patients and healthcare professionals with relevant diagnostic information to support further clinical assessment and 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Heart Echocardiography, commonly known as Echo, is an ultrasound-based examination that provides images of the heart. 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