What is an Echocardiogram?

In this video I explain what an Echocardiogram is and how it is performed.

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About Dr. Pradip Jamnadas, MD, MBBS, FACC, FSCAI, FCCP, FACP

The founder and Chief Medical Officer of Cardiovascular Interventions, P.A. in Orlando Florida where, since 1990, he has been repeatedly recognized in local publications as a Top Doctor performing thousands of interventional procedures in hospital and out patient settings. As a consultant cardiologist with a large diversified inpatient and outpatient practice he is noted for his passions for teaching and illuminating prevention for cardiovascular disease . He is also a clinical assistant professor of medicine at The Florida State University and University of Central Florida.

Disclaimer: The information provided is for general knowledge and is not a substitute for individual medical advice. All viewers should consult their physician before starting any medical program or treatment. Any action you take upon the information that you find within this content is strictly at your own risk. Neither Dr. Pradip Jamnadas nor Cardiovascular Interventions will be liable for any damages or losses in connection with the content on this YouTube Channel.

[PacView]

I am having an echocardiogram this evening. This video has answered a lot of my questions about what to expect.

[Benovip]

I had an echocardiogram a few years back due to suspected heart disease. It was a very pleasant experience. The doctor was very nice and could tell a lot about the heart. My heart is completely healthy btw :)

[ayd]

This is one of the best doctors in the world. I would trust my life with him 💯💯💯!

[Justcallmepinky]

Thank you, it has put my mind at ease.

[rcjb]

Thank you. I am scheduled for tests next month.

[FullTimePatient]

Thanks 🙏🏼 I have an upcoming echo it's all I need to know ❤

[kruimels]

You are great Dr J!!! Thank you for all this useful information!!! 😘

[loonwengfatt]

Thank you Dr Pradip for sharing the vast usefulness of echocardiogram.

[mygarden]

Thank You, for Your, clear description, of what this test pertains.

[samfromalbuquerque]

Your videos are perfect. Not too much, not too little. You need one on nuclear stress testing. Elaborate on difference between pharmacuetical and TMT stress. 😃

[sanyamsanyam]

Hello Dr. Pradip,
This was the simplest explanation for the procedure that I have ever heard thank you for that.
Also do you have any RCM team with you?
If not, we can do it for you.
Thank you

[maviccabreraballeza]

Dear Dr. Jamnadas, Thanks for all your very informative and insightful videos. I had a pericardiocentesis three days ago so the doctors used the echocardiogram several times on me before the procedure. They conducted the procedure because of pericardial effusion probably due to lung infection or (hopefully not) lung cancer! My question has to do with fasting. Do you recommend that I fast at this time? I've been doing a 16-8 intermittent fasting for 8. months now. i would be extremely grateful to receive a reply from you.

[benbenchewchew]

Do you believe dietary change and fasting can change an enlarged aorta? Thank you, you're the best!

[varuninu]

Dr what is the difference between color doppler test for legs and this echocardiogram

[clardeanmitchell]

is this done on a normal ultrasound machine????

[weezydee]

I think I need to have this scan to look at my heart as I am experiencing a lot of chest pain, but the doctor won't do it. I live in the UK and am 45

[pamahiinchannel]

What if the ECG says you have right atrial enlargement....and they request for 2D echo....can it be seen ? Hope you can response

[SeekerFitness]

i have family history of heart disease, dad passed away at 64, mom had stroke last june. I had heart bradycardia and tachycardia...so now i am wanting to go back to get more tests--i am going to a new cardiologist now. i am using a zio patch, will get an echocardio next week. What about the blood tests to measure heart attack risks--ie lipoprotein a & b, hcy, ck, fibrogen, tmao, would i be able to ask the cardiologist for these tests? would it depend on the echocardio test? shold iask for the coronary calcium test also? by accident i was also discovered i had fatty liver (while getting an ultrasound 7 years ago for something else). so i defeinitely have the metabolic syndrome

[SatwinderSingh-phug]

What are the options

if doctor tells you to sit sideways so that one is not able to see the tv screen.

And refuses to give report.... and tells report only after 7 days as printer is faulty, and tells me this after the test is done....

[michaelpearson]

Please get rid of the music noise. It is very intrusive.