What are normal results of an echocardiogram?

A normal ejection fraction is between 50\% and 70\%, which means the left ventricle pumps out between 50\% and 70\% of its total volume. An ejection fraction between 40\% and 49\% is considered “borderline.”

Are there different types of echocardiograms?

Generally speaking, there are two types of echocardiograms: transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE) and transesophageal echocardiograms (TEE). Both types of echocardiograms are available through Phoenix Heart Center. The difference between these two procedures is explained below.

What do the different colors mean on an echocardiogram?

Traditionally, flow towards the transducer is red, flow away from the transducer is blue, and higher velocities are shown in lighter shades. To aid observation of turbulent flow there is a threshold velocity, above which the color changes (in some systems to green).

How do you read an echocardiogram report?

The resulting image of an echocardiogram can show a big picture image of heart health, function, and strength. For example, the test can show if the heart is enlarged or has thickened walls. Walls thicker than 1.5cm are considered abnormal. They may indicate high blood pressure and weak or damaged valves.

What does an echocardiographer do?

Cardiac sonographers, also known as echocardiographers, are health care professionals specially trained to use imaging technology to help physicians diagnose heart problems in patients. They operate ultrasound equipment that provides moving 2-D or 3-D images of the heart and its chambers.

What is the difference between echocardiogram and echocardiography?

Echocardiogram is a special test that uses an ultrasound machine to look at the structure and function of the heart. Echocardiography is a test that uses sound waves to produce live images of your heart. The image is called an echocardiogram.

What is M mode echocardiography?

M-mode echocardiography provides a single line of information at a higher frame rate than can be obtained by two-dimensional echocardiography. This technique enhances accurate determination of linear dimensions and improves quantitation of chamber size and wall thickness.

What does a lot of red mean on an echocardiogram?

If you look even closer, you can see that the mitral valve in this echocardiogram has severe prolapse. You can see the failure of the anterior and posterior mitral valve leaflets to seal tightly. Plus, the rampant mixture of red and blue colors in the echocardiogram illustrates significant backward blood flow.