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USG For Pericardial Eff.

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Test Preparation

Pregnant women should inform their doctor (and x-ray technician) as the radiations may affect the fetus. If needed, precautions can be taken to lower the radiation exposure to the fetus.
You may have to remove your jewelry and any metal objects which might interfere with the image.
Inform your doctor and technician if you have any stents, implants or pacemakers in your body.
Depending on the area to be imaged, you may be asked to wear a hospital gown at the time of the scan.

Test Detail

Overview

What is USG For Pericardial Eff.?

The Ultrasonography or Echocardiography test for pericardial effusion is an imaging test where ultrasound is used to create an image of the heart and the pericardial space, which is the space between the two layers of the membranous covering of the heart called pericardium.

Why is USG For Pericardial Eff. done?

To detect and diagnose the cause of symptoms like shortness of breath, chest pain that is relieved when sitting down, palpitations, etc.
To detect any anomalies in the pericardial fluid volume and the pericardium walls.
To assess volume of pericardial fluid as any increase in volume or effusion can cause compression of heart chambers
To diagnose the cause of muffled heart sounds

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