Platinum Health Screening (ECG, USG Whole Abdomen & PFT)

The Ultrasound Whole Abdomen scan examines for size, shape, and motion of your stomach organs. It is able to demonstrate issues such as stones, cysts, or tumors. It is also useful in finding swelling, infection, or fluid accumulation in the belly (abdominal) area. The scan indicates whether any blood vessels in the belly are blocked or dilated. In addition, it allows physicians/doctors to check how well blood is circulating through your organs, which enables them to diagnose conditions such as liver disease, kidney issues, or other abdominal conditions.

The USG whole abdomen scan is accomplished with a specialized machine that contains a small handheld tool called a transducer. Prior to conducting the scan, the doctor or technician will put a special gel on your abdomen. This gel smooths the passage of the sound waves into your body and enhances the clarity of the images. This transducer is then placed on your abdomen. It transmits sound waves into your body, and when they reflect back, the machine converts them into images of the organs. Doctor uses these images to determine what is happening inside and to arrange for any treatment you should have.

The Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT) evaluates various aspects of lung performance to assess how well your lungs are working. These tests measure lung volumes, capacities, and flow rates by asking you to breathe into a spirometer or special machine. They gauge how much you breathe in and out, how fast you can blow air out of your mouth, and how well your lungs exchange oxygen into the bloodstream and bring carbon dioxide out. Results assist physicians in the diagnosis and management of respiratory diseases such as asthma, COPD, and other lung diseases, offering essential data for creating effective treatment strategies.

The Electrocardiography at Center test is a diagnostic tool used to measure the electrical activity of the heart. This test provides a detailed recording of the heart's electrical impulses, which are crucial for its rhythm and function. By capturing the heart's electrical signals, the ECG test can identify various conditions affecting heart health, such as arrhythmias, heart attacks, and other cardiac abnormalities.

The ECG machine consists of a series of electrodes attached to the skin at specific locations on the chest, arms, and legs. These electrodes sense the electrical impulses produced by the heart as it beats. The impulses are then transmitted to the ECG machine, which records them as a waveform on a computer or paper printout. This waveform represents the heart's electrical activity over time, allowing for the analysis of the heart's rhythm, rate, and electrical conduction.

Doctors examine the ECG trace to diagnose heart conditions and determine appropriate treatments. By evaluating the size and timing of each electrical impulse, doctors can detect issues such as irregular heartbeats, heart muscle damage, and other cardiovascular problems.