When is a heart ultrasound needed?

“I feel fine, why do I need a heart ultrasound?” – if you think so too, it’s time to find out why even without symptoms, this study can save your health (and sometimes your life).

We have collected the top 5 reasons to have a heart ultrasound, even if you feel fine.

Heart disease may not manifest itself for a long time

Did you know that some heart pathologies develop without obvious symptoms? Heart disorders can resemble ordinary fatigue, shortness of breath or stress, and people do not suspect the problem for years. Ultrasound will help detect abnormalities before they make themselves felt.

Congenital heart features can go unnoticed

Some people are born with heart defects that are detected only by chance, for example, during routine diagnostics. An additional chord, valve prolapse, vascular anomalies – most of them do not manifest themselves, but can affect health. An ultrasound of the heart will help make sure that everything is normal.

COVID-19 could leave hidden consequences

Viral infections, including COVID-19, can cause inflammation of the heart muscle (myocarditis), which is painless but gradually weakens the heart. If you have had the virus with complications, had a long-term cough, shortness of breath or severe fatigue after the illness - an ultrasound will show if there are any hidden changes.

Valve pathology - an insidious enemy

Often, people learn about heart valve damage only when shortness of breath, palpitations or swelling appear. But these disorders can be detected long before symptoms appear! Ultrasound allows you to see whether the valves are working properly and whether there is a risk of heart failure.

Regular prevention = peace of mind for your health

If you play sports, have a hereditary predisposition to cardiovascular diseases or just want to make sure that your heart is working without overload - ultrasound will help you with this

 

🏥 Don't wait for your heart to remind you of itself with symptoms - take care of it now, because prevention works better than cure! You can sign up for an ultrasound of the heart at "Docos Medical"

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