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Echocardiogram
A tool to evaluate how the heart is functioning. The echocardiogram allows you to see its structure, movement and circulation in real time, helping to detect conditions that may require attention.
Heart health in high definition
Echocardiogram is a noninvasive study that uses ultrasound to show in images how the heart beats and pumps. It helps detect alterations in valves, walls, chambers and blood flow.
There are different types of echocardiograms, such as transthoracic, transesophageal and stress echocardiograms, which may include techniques such as color Doppler to evaluate blood flow; the study is indicated according to the clinical case of each patient.
If you are looking for a clinic where they perform echocardiograms in Panama, you can do it directly with us and receive medical guidance in the same place.
Echocardiography in Panama
Clinical indications
This study is requested in cases of palpitations, shortness of breath, hypertension, fatigue, family history or before starting certain treatments such as chemotherapy.
Prevention and follow-up
The echocardiogram helps to detect cardiac alterations before they generate serious symptoms and allows follow-up of patients with risk factors or under medical treatment.
The specialist
The cardiologist is the one who indicates the type of echocardiogram according to the patient's symptoms or treatment. He then interprets the images to detect alterations invisible to the naked eye and guide the most appropriate treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
An echocardiogram is done to check how the heart works in real time. If you are wondering what an echocardiogram is for, its purpose is to detect alterations in valves, chambers, blood flow or heart muscle movement. It is also used to follow the evolution of heart disease or to prepare the patient before certain medical treatments.
"Echocardiography" and "echocardiogram" are two ways of referring to the same heart imaging test; the former is the technical term and the latter is the name most commonly used on a day-to-day basis.
On the other hand, echocardiogram and electrocardiogram are different tests:
- The echocardiogram shows moving images of the heart using ultrasound.
- The electrocardiogram (ECG or EKG) measures the electrical activity of the heart, but does not generate images. Both studies can be complementary for a complete diagnosis.
In most cases, the echocardiogram is performed with the patient lying down and with the torso uncovered. A gel is applied to the chest and a device that transmits sound waves is used to generate images of the heart. The procedure is quick, painless and allows the patient to resume normal activities immediately afterwards.
In the case of transesophageal echocardiography, it may be necessary to fast beforehand and administer mild sedation.
The price of echocardiography in Panama varies according to the type of study performed (transthoracic, transesophageal, stress, pharmacological or contrast stress) and the additional techniques applied (color Doppler, pulsed Doppler, M-mode or 3D echocardiography, among others).
For updated costs and personalized guidance, we recommend contacting us directly.