Pediatric Echo

Paediatric Echo is an acronym for Paediatric Echocardiography. It is a painless, non-invasive test that uses sound waves to create moving pictures of the heart in children of all age groups. This test helps your doctor monitor the size, shape, and functioning of the heart, its chambers, and valves. It helps in diagnosing pediatric cardiac problems such as the presence of blockage in the blood vessels, Heart murmur, congenital heart disease, valve disease, chest pain, etc.

Why is Paediatric Echo Done?

Paediatric Echo is recommended by a doctor to diagnose/detect congenital heart disease, the presence of blockage in blood vessels, and structural abnormalities. It is used to detect the holes between the chambers, fluid around the heart, and mass inside the heart. It is also used to view the shape of the valve, shape, motion, narrowing, or backward flow.

What is the procedure for Paediatric Echo?

Children will lie down on the examination table and the technologist will apply a color-less gel and put some electrodes on the chest. The radiologist will move the transducer (a small microphone-like device) over the chest, abdominal area, and neck to obtain the image. The transducer uses sound waves, which bounce off the different parts of the heart of a child to create a picture.

Preparation

Children require sedation for the echocardiogram. If a child is unable to sedate, then mild sleeping medications may be used.

After Care

No care after the procedure is required.

Cost of Paediatric Echo

The cost of a paediatric Echo near me in Delhi ranges from INR 3,000 to INR4,500.