Specialized echocardiography: an advanced method for diagnosing and evaluating heart diseases **Echocardiography** is one of the most important and accurate non-invasive imaging methods in the field of **cardiology**, which provides live and **3D** images of the structure and function of the heart using ultrasound waves.. This method plays an essential role in the diagnosis, follow-up and treatment planning of heart diseases. **specialized echocardiography in Tehran** is one of the most advanced and accurate methods of diagnosing **cardiac diseases**, which is provided by Dr. Marvarid Dadres, **advanced cardiologist** and holder of the **advanced echocardiography** fellowship, in his office located in Shariati, Tehran.. Advanced Doppler **, Dr. Dadres is able to produce very accurate and precise images of the structure and function of the heart, which It helps in the faster diagnosis and better treatment of **heart diseases**.. Great expertise, extensive experience and having an **Echocardiography Fellowship** degree, guarantees that the patients will be selected under a comprehensive examination and based on the best scientific solution and will be from you with full confidence. ### Technical principles of specialized echocardiography In this method, high-frequency sound waves are sent to the heart by a special probe, and the reflection of these waves from the structures of the heart is returned to the receiving device... These reflections are converted into **two-dimensional or three-dimensional images** and analyzed by a **cardiologist** for a detailed examination of the anatomy and function of the heart... **types of specialized echocardiography** ### Two-dimensional echocardiography (two-dimensional echo) The most common type is echocardiography, which provides a two-dimensional view of the heart... This image allows the doctor to see the structure of the heart, the thickness of the walls, the movement of the valves and cavities of the heart live... ### 3D echocardiography (3D echo) A more advanced version that creates **3D** and more detailed images of the heart.... This technology allows heart surgeons to see the structures of the heart in a completely real and accurate way before the operation and to have a more accurate plan for the surgery.... ### Doppler Echocardiography (Doppler Echo) This type of **Echo** measures the **blood flow inside the heart and vessels** based on the **Doppler** effect....information such as the speed and direction of blood flow, the pressure inside the heart chambers and **failure** or **blockage**... ### Stress echocardiography determines.... This **method evaluates the heart's function under stressful conditions, such as exercise or certain drugs.... Its purpose is to identify areas of the heart that may They have problems due to **lack of blood supply (ischemia)**... ### Transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) **Echo probe** is inserted through the esophagus and provides very high-quality images of heart structures, especially for examining **heart valves** and **clots inside the heart**... **specialized echocardiography programs** - **Diagnosis of valvular diseases:** such as stenosis, **failure or blockage of heart valves** - **Evaluation of heart muscle function:** Measurement of ejection fraction and heart pumping power - **Diagnosis of congenital heart diseases:** Investigation of structural defects and heart defects that are present from birth... - **Diagnosis of heart infections:** such as endocarditis (infection of the inner membrane of the heart) - **Evaluation of pericardial diseases:** such as inflammation or fluid accumulation in the pericardial membrane - **Treatment planning and follow-up:** before and after heart surgery, **angioplasty** and valve replacement - **Diagnosis of heart attack and damage caused by it:** Identification of damaged areas of the heart muscle Advantages of specialized echocardiography - **Non-invasive and painless:** Unlike angiography and other methods, it does not require cutting or dangerous injections.. - **No radiation:** Use of sound waves instead of X-rays, safe for all patients, even pregnant women - **Live and accurate information:** Possibility of observing heart movement and blood flow in real time - **Possibility of frequent repetition:** It can be done easily and without restrictions to follow up the treatment.. ### Important points and conditions of specialized echocardiography - It usually does not require special preparation, but in some types such as transesophageal, fasting and sedation, it may be needed.