A non-invasive diagnostic procedure that utilizes ultrasound waves to create detailed images of the heart’s structure, function, and blood flow.
A technique used in echocardiography to assess blood flow velocities and direction within the heart and blood vessels.
The device used to emit and receive ultrasound waves during an echocardiogram. It is placed on the patient’s chest and emits sound waves that bounce off the heart structures to create images.
A measurement of the heart’s pumping ability, specifically the percentage of blood pumped out of the heart’s chambers with each contraction. It is a crucial indicator of heart function.
A common valvular disorder where the mitral valve does not close properly during the heart’s contraction, leading to backflow of blood into the left atrium.
Thickening of the heart’s left ventricle muscle, often due to chronic high blood pressure or other conditions, which can impair heart function.
Congenital heart defects characterized by abnormal openings in the septum separating the heart chambers, leading to abnormal blood flow between them.
The accumulation of fluid in the pericardial sac surrounding the heart, which can compress the heart and impair its function.
Infection of the inner lining of the heart chambers and valves, often caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream and lodging in the heart.
Narrowing of the aortic valve opening, which obstructs blood flow from the heart’s left ventricle to the aorta, leading to reduced cardiac output and potential heart failure.