At M R Hospitals, Thanjavur, our 2D Echocardiography service provides non-invasive assessment of the heart's structure and function using ultrasound technology.
2D Echo is an important diagnostic tool for evaluating heart function, identifying structural abnormalities and assessing patients with cardiovascular symptoms or risk factors.
A 2D echocardiogram uses high-frequency ultrasound waves to create real-time images of the heart.
The examination can assess:
• Heart chambers
• Heart valves
• Heart muscle
• Heart contractions
• Blood flow through the heart
• Pericardium
• Major blood vessels connected to the heart
It is a non-invasive investigation and does not involve radiation.
Your doctor may recommend an echocardiogram for:
• Chest discomfort
• Breathlessness
• Palpitations
• Unexplained fatigue
• Swelling of the legs
• Heart murmurs
• Abnormal ECG findings
• Suspected heart valve disease
• Suspected heart failure
• Hypertension-related cardiac changes
• Evaluation of known heart disease
• Preoperative cardiac assessment when indicated
Heart Function
Echocardiography can assess how effectively the heart muscle contracts and pumps blood.
Heart Valve Disorders
It can help identify abnormalities involving the:
• Mitral valve
• Aortic valve
• Tricuspid valve
• Pulmonary valve
This includes conditions such as valve narrowing or leakage.
Patients undergoing major or complex surgery may require cardiac evaluation before an operation, depending on their medical history and risk profile.
Our echocardiography service supports preoperative assessment for patients undergoing procedures including:
• Major gastrointestinal surgery
• Hepatobiliary and pancreatic surgery
• Cancer surgery
• Thoracic surgery
• Bariatric surgery
• Other major surgical procedures
Results can be coordinated with the anaesthesia, surgical and critical care teams to optimise perioperative planning.
Echocardiography in Critical Care
For patients requiring intensive care, cardiac function may need to be assessed as part of the evaluation of haemodynamic instability, breathlessness or suspected cardiac dysfunction.
Our Adult ICU, PICU and NICU provide integrated critical care support when required.
A Safe & Non-Invasive Investigation
2D echocardiography:
• Does not involve radiation
• Is generally painless
• Is suitable for repeated assessment when clinically required
• Can usually be performed as an outpatient investigation
The duration and type of examination depend on the patient's clinical condition and the information required by the treating doctor.
For patients with persistent or unexplained reflux symptoms:
Clinical Assessment → Endoscopy → Oesophageal Physiology Testing → Objective Diagnosis → Individualised Treatment
Our Gastroenterology and Surgical Gastroenterology teams can use the results to guide appropriate medical, endoscopic or surgical treatment.
M R Hospitals, Thanjavur
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