2D echo, also known as 2D echocardiography, is a non-invasive investigation used to evaluate the functioning and assess the sections of your heart. It creates images of the various parts of the heart using sound vibrations and makes it easy to check for damages, blockages, and blood flow rate.
This test allows your doctor to monitor how your heart and its valves are functioning. The images can help them spot:
Blood clots in the heart.
Problems with the aorta, which is the main artery connected to the heart.
Fluid in the sac around the heart.
How is 2D echocardiography done? It takes around 30 minutes to 1 hour to complete the test. It is always done in the presence of a radiologist and a cardiologist.
Echocardiograms also provide highly accurate information on heart valve function. They can be used to identify leaky or tight heart valves. While the EKG can provide clues to many of these diagnoses, the echocardiogram is considered much more accurate for heart structure and function.