Cardiac Vascular ultrasound

Cardiac ultrasound and vascular Doppler are non-invasive methods that help assess the structure and function of the heart and the flow within blood vessels. They are important tools in the screening and monitoring of cardiovascular diseases.

What does cardiac ultrasound assess?

• Size of the heart chambers and thickness of the heart wall.
• Function of the heart valves (stenosis, regurgitation).
• Contractile function of the heart muscle (ejection fraction).
• Detection of pericardial effusion and other structural abnormalities.

What does vascular Doppler assess?

• Blood flow and velocity within blood vessels.
• Vascular stenosis, occlusion or thrombosis.
• Carotid arteries - a risk factor for stroke.
• Limb vessels in diabetes and venous insufficiency.

When should you have cardiac - vascular ultrasound?

You should have an examination when you have signs such as chest pain, shortness of breath, palpitations, leg swelling or numbness in the hands and feet, or when you have underlying conditions such as hypertension, diabetes or dyslipidemia. People over 40 should have periodic screening.

Preparation and procedure

Cardiac - vascular ultrasound requires no special preparation; you should wear comfortable clothing when you come. At Phuc Khang 5D Ultrasound Clinic, a specialist doctor directly performs the scan and interprets the results, helping you clearly understand your cardiovascular condition.

This content is for reference only. Results should be assessed by a specialist doctor together with the relevant clinical examinations.