Echocardiography is a noninvasive diagnostic test that uses ultrasound waves to create detailed images of the heart’s structure and function. It allows physicians to evaluate heart size, muscle strength, valve function and blood flow in real time, helping detect conditions such as heart valve disease, cardiomyopathy, congenital heart defects, and heart failure.
Because echocardiography is safe, painless, and does not involve radiation, it is a widely used and essential tool for diagnosing heart conditions, guiding treatment decisions, and monitoring ongoing cardiac health.