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Cardiac Doppler: What is it, Uses, Preparation, Procedure

Cardiac Doppler: What is it, Uses, Preparation, Procedure

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What is a Cardiac doppler?

Our heart is a vital organ, responsible for pumping blood throughout the body. It has four chambers namely:

  • Right atrium
  • Right ventricle
  • Left atrium
  • Left ventricle

A cardiac doppler or doppler echocardiography is an imaging technique that uses doppler ultrasound for the assessment and evaluation of heart. It utilizes high frequency sound waves to delineate the anatomical details of the heart along with details of blood flow through it in real time such as speed, direction of blood flow, flow turbulence as well as patency of blood vessels.

Color doppler echocardiography also known as color flow doppler utilizes sound waves which are reflected by moving blood cells such as RBCs. These reflected sound waves are then recorded by the ultrasound machine and converted into different colors using a computer.

It is a fast, painless, non-invasive and safe technique for evaluation and assessment of the heart. It is used for the screening, diagnosis, evaluation and monitoring of various conditions affecting the heart and associated blood vessels and the pathologies of vascular origin.

What are the uses of cardiac doppler echocardiography?

Cardiac doppler echocardiography is an effective and fast imaging tool that is used for the analysis, diagnosis and evaluation of a variety of conditions affecting the heart and the blood vessels including:

  1. Coronary artery disease
  2. Evaluation of valves of the heart
  3. Evaluation of functioning of ventricles
  4. Valvular regurgitation
  5. Evaluation of blood flow to the heart
  6. Abnormal communication between the right and left chambers of the heart
  7. Evaluation of cardiac output
  8. Cardiac tumours
  9. Cardiac enlargement
  10. Evaluation of speed of blood flow through the heart
  11. Evaluation of blood flow pattern through the heart
  12. Preload of the heart
  13. Afterload of the heart
  14. Pericardial effusion
  15. Compression of heart
  16. Any obstruction to blood flow
  17. Atherosclerosis
  18. Abnormalities of Aorta
  19. Cardiomyopathy
  20. Heart failure
  21. Congenital heart diseases
  22. Pericarditis
  23. Aneurysms
  24. Cardiac tamponade
  25. Before surgical approach to the heart
  26. Post-operative monitoring of the heart and blood vessels etc.

How do I prepare for a Cardiac doppler scan?

Follow these simple steps if you are going for a Cardiac doppler scan:

  1. Take an appointment: Fix an appointment in a diagnostic center having the facility of Cardiac Color Doppler ultrasound or doppler echocardiography.
  2. Clothing: Dress yourself in loose and comfortable outfits so that your body parts that need to be scanned can be easily assessed.
  3. Food and medications: You can follow your daily routine unless otherwise specified by your doctor. Fasting is not required for cardiac doppler scan.  
  4. Hygiene: Maintain hygiene and do not apply oils or creams over the area which need to be examined.
  5. Reports: Carry your relevant medical lab reports and prescription of your doctor while going for a Color doppler ultrasound. These may help in better evaluation of your condition.
  6. Smoking/Tobacco: Avoid smoking or tobacco chewing before the test as nicotine in these substances may case vasoconstriction which may alter the test results

What is the procedure for cardiac color doppler test?

The procedure for Cardiac Doppler ultrasound may involve the following steps:

  1. Before the scan begins you need to remove ornaments and clothes from the body to expose the chest region which is being evaluated. 
  2. A technician may measure your blood pressure.
  3. You will be then asked to lie on the examination table.
  4. Your Radiologist will then apply gel/lubricant over your chest region for better transmission of sound waves and smooth gliding of probe over the chest surface.
  5. Then a hand-held transducer/probe will be moved over the chest surface which sends high frequency sound waves to the body parts. These sound waves are reflected by the moving blood cells such RBCs and are recorded by the ultrasound machine and converted into images or graphs of different colors revealing parameters such as direction, speed of blood flow and flow pattern in real time.
  6. These images will be interpreted to evaluate your condition
  7. At the end of procedure, tissue paper will be provided to clean the gel/lubricant from the body surface. You will be allowed to leave once the imaging is over.

What happens after a Cardiac doppler ultrasound?

  • Cardiac Doppler usually takes about 30 minutes. However, it may last longer depending the severity of condition and the associated co-morbid conditions. 
  • You will be allowed to leave immediately after the test.
  • After the scanning is over, your Radiologist will evaluate the result and make a diagnosis of your condition.
  • You will get the report on the same day.
  • This report will be analyzed by your doctor to make a proper management plan for your condition.
  • Cardiac Color doppler is a safe and painless procedure with no risk or side effects.

Cardiac Doppler price in Delhi?

Cardiac Doppler Echocardiography cost generally vary with city and location. Various diagnostic and imaging centers charges differently according to the quality of services they provide and the offers currently availing in them. Colour Doppler charges also vary with the type of doppler scan and body part which need to be examined.

Color Doppler Echocardiography or Cardiac doppler test is an advanced diagnostic tool that is available at limited diagnostic centers as it requires costly and modern equipments as well as skilled Radiologist to perform the scan.

To Choose the best diagnostic center for cardiac echocardiography in Delhi. 

Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging center (GDIC) is currently offering 50% discount on Cardiac echocardiography.

You can avail this test at just 3000 1500 INR.

Best diagnostic centre for Cardiac/Heart doppler in North-East Delhi?

Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging center (GDIC) is the best diagnostic center for Cardiac Color Doppler Ultrasound in Delhi. We have many branches in different locations of Delhi, NCR.

Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging center is now considered one of the most popular and affordable Diagnostic centers in Delhi. We provide high standard quality services to our patients. Genuine reporting and Patient satisfaction are our top priority. We offer seamless integration between diagnosis and treatment planning.

We are having the facility of different types of Doppler ultrasound including:

1)Color Doppler

2)Duplex ultrasound

3)Power Doppler

4) Spectral Doppler

5) Pulsed wave Doppler

6)Continuous wave Doppler.

Why choose GDIC for Cardiac doppler test or Cardiac echocardiography?

Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging Center is a NABH and NABL accredited top diagnostic center situated in ROHINI and various other locations of Delhi. It is equipped with modern, highly expensive machines with latest cutting-edge technologies and highly skilled Radiologists and Pathologists.

Currently, we are offering 50% discount on all types of Color Doppler ultrasound and cardiac echocardiography.

We are open 24x7 and 365 days. You can also get free online/offline Consultation with our Senior Radiologist, Dr. Ravin Sharma (MBBS, MD Radiodiagnosis) regarding any imaging and scanning procedure.

We also offer facilities of online reporting, free home sample collection and free Ambulance services in Delhi, NCR. We are also empanelled with various departments and organizations. So, you can get the services at panel rate too.  

For more details visit your nearest Ganesh Diagnostic and Imaging center (GDIC) today or call us now!

We are also empanelled with different departments including:

ESIC

CGHS NHA

NCDC

NDMC

DGEHS

ECHS

DELHI JAL BOARD

DAK

RAILWAYS

BSES YAMUNA / RAJDHANI POWER LTD

SANJAY GANDHI HOSPITAL

TATA POWER LTD

BABA SAHEB AMBEDKAR HOSPITAL

BJRM HOSPITAL

ICAR

BHAGWAN MAHAVIR GOVERNMENT HOSPITAL

MINISTARY OF HOME AFFAIRS.

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