Heart Tests Explained
ECG & 2D Echo: The Two Essential Heart Tests
Dr. Kamalakar Kosaraju — MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Cardiology), FESC — Registered with the Andhra Pradesh Medical Council, Reg. No. 57814
An ECG records your heart's electrical activity and can flag irregular rhythms or signs of a past heart attack. A 2D Echo uses ultrasound to show the heart's chambers, valves, and pumping strength in real time. Together, they're usually the first step in any cardiac evaluation.
Key Points
- • ECG detects irregular heart rhythms and signs of a previous heart attack
- • 2D Echo shows heart chamber size, valve function, and pumping efficiency
- • Both tests are quick, non-invasive, and commonly done together during a heart checkup
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