2D Echocardiography (2D Echo) is a diagnostic test that uses sound waves to produce real-time images of the heart.

It allows doctors to visualize the size, shape, and movement of the heart chambers and valves.

The test is painless, safe, and widely used to assess cardiac function.

Common uses include:

Detecting heart diseases such as valve disorders, cardiomyopathy, and congenital defects.

Evaluating pumping efficiency (ejection fraction).

Monitoring heart health after surgery or treatment.

It is often performed as part of a routine cardiac evaluation when symptoms like chest pain, breathlessness, or palpitations are present.

Analyte/Focus: Heart structure and function via ultrasound imaging.

Key Parameters Assessed:

Chamber size and wall thickness.

Valve structure and movement.

Heart muscle contraction and relaxation.

Blood flow patterns (when combined with Doppler).

Ejection fraction (pumping efficiency).

Clinical Use:

Detects structural abnormalities.

Monitors progression of heart disease.

Guides treatment decisions for cardiac patients.