This technique enables Dr. Diego to see the heart and blood in motion. It can be used to evaluate the heart for many different disorders, including: Show
An echocardiogram uses Doppler ultrasound to create an image. It is one of the most widely used tests in cardiology, and can provide a great deal of information about the size and shape of the heart, pumping capacity, and tissue damage. An echo can also help determine whether certain symptoms such as chest pain are related to heart disease. If the doctor is not able to get a clear picture because of the interference of other body organs or structures, he may use a contrast medium (substance injected into your veins). An echo is often used during a stress test, to assess how well the heart functions when it’s working hard. Dr. Diego may recommend echocardiography if you have signs or symptoms of heart disease, such as shortness of breath or swelling in the legs. Echocardiography can also help your doctor investigate heart murmurs, which may or may not be a source of concern.
 Four adult patients ranging in age from 37 to 72 years with cor triatriatum diagnosed by two-dimensional, spectral Doppler, and color flow imaging are presented, including a previously undescribed “acquired” form after orthotopic heart transplantation and the oldest documented patient with cor triatriatum. The echocardiographic features of cor triatriatum with use of surface and transesophageal imaging are reviewed, with particular emphasis on the color flow findings. Color flow imaging has simplified the diagnosis and assessment of cor triatriatum, including the demonstration of other often-associated congenital cardiac anomalies.
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Recommended articles (6)Copyright © 1991 American Society of Echocardiography. Published by Mosby, Inc. All rights reserved. What is an echocardiogram with color Doppler?Doppler echocardiography.
This Doppler technique is used to measure and assess the flow of blood through the heart's chambers and valves. The amount of blood pumped out with each beat is an indication of the heart's functioning.
What is spectral and color flow Doppler?The Doppler technique uses reflections from moving red blood cells to characterize blood flow (Beers and Berkow, 1999; Gottdiener et al, 2004). Spectral Doppler echocardiography uses ultrasound to record the velocity, direction, and type of blood flow in the cardiovascular system.
How is 2D echo with Doppler done?With echocardiography, an instrument called the transducer is placed on your chest. The transducer releases high-frequency sound waves and transmits the 'echo' into a moving picture. A Doppler echocardiogram uses a probe to record blood flowing through the heart.
How long does an echocardiogram with Doppler take?The test takes about 30 minutes and is painless.
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Two dimensional echocardiogram with spectral and color flow doppler
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