Cardiomegaly echocardiography or ultrasound

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]

Overview

Echocardiogram is an important test for diagnosing and monitoring an enlarged heart as it gives a clear view of all the four chambers of the heart.

Echocardiography

Echocardiography (echo) is a test that uses sound waves to create a moving picture of your heart. The picture shows how well your heart is working and its size and shape.
Echocardiogram is recommended for those patients presenting with suspected valvular disease, ventricular dysfunction, and wall motion abnormalities.

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Overview