3D Echocardiography
United Heart Institute provides advanced heart imaging to patients from across the Inland Empire. Our methodology involves careful evaluation and use of safe, effective diagnostic options to guide treatment and care. Our 3D echocardiography services provide detailed heart imaging, allowing your provider to diagnose conditions, evaluate severity, and build a management plan focused on your well-being.
What Is 3D Echocardiography?
3D echocardiography is a modern use of ultrasound that captures images in 3D, showing your heart and its structures in real time. This advanced imaging capability provides a better view of the heart’s structures and functional capacity. More accurate imaging promotes better diagnostic evaluation, which in turn promotes better treatment plans.
We start out thoroughly evaluating your case to determine if 3D echocardiography is right for you. This comprehensive evaluation may include:
- Comprehensive medical history review
- Physical examination
- Electrocardiogram (ECG)
- Standard 2D echocardiography
- Other clinical methods
What Does 3D Echocardiography Help Diagnose?
We use 3D echocardiography as a powerful tool for diagnosing and monitoring a wide range of heart conditions, including:
- Heart valve disorders (such as stenosis or regurgitation)
- Congenital heart defects
- Heart failure and cardiomyopathy
- Blood clots inside the heart
- Atrial and ventricular septal defects
- Aneurysms and other structural abnormalities
Our heart specialists use 3D echocardiography frequently to guide complex procedures, such as heart valve repair or replacement.
Who Should Consider 3D Echocardiography?
Your United Heart Institute physician may recommend 3D echocardiography if you:
- Have been diagnosed with a heart murmur or valve disease
- Are experiencing unexplained chest pain or shortness of breath
- Have a congenital heart defect
- Are scheduled for certain heart surgeries or interventions
- Need advanced imaging to monitor known heart disease
What Are the Benefits and Risks?
3D echocardiography is a noninvasive and well-tolerated imaging technique that yields highly useful data. Compared to more invasive imaging, it provides an effective balance between safety and valuable imaging for treatment guidance. Core benefits include:
- More accurate and detailed heart images compared to traditional 2D echocardiography
- Real-time visualization of heart motion
- Improved guidance for treatment planning and surgical procedures
There are little to no risks associated with 3D echocardiography. As a noninvasive imaging modality, it creates no discomfort beyond the gentle pressure of the ultrasound probe.
Learn About Your Imaging Options
Call the United Heart Institute today to schedule your evaluation or to learn more about 3D echocardiography. Our experienced heart specialists proudly serve patients across the Inland Empire, delivering advanced imaging services designed to support your heart health and overall well-being.
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United Heart Institute
Phone: 909.500.8683
Fax: (909) 931-1294
685 North 13th Avenue, Upland
California 91786, United States
