What is echocardiography?
It is a method of studying the heart and the adjacent great vessels using ultrasound.

What is it used for?
Echocardiography is used to study the structure and function of the chambers of the heart, the integrity of the valves and the coverings of the heart.

Is any preparation required?
None.

Are there any dangers of echocardiography?
None.

How much does it cost?
Anywhere between Rs 1500 and Rs 2000.

Does color Doppler help?
It allows better visualization of the vessels and the chambers of the heart

Who is qualified to perform echocardiograms?
Trained cardiologists and radiologists.