Dr Siddhant N Yadav › 2D echo
2D echo in Andheri East
An ultrasound scan of the heart — painless, no radiation, and at this clinic performed and reported by the cardiologist in the same visit.
What a 2D echo shows
An echocardiogram uses ultrasound — the same technology as a pregnancy scan — to produce moving pictures of the heart while it beats. In fifteen to twenty minutes it answers most of the questions a cardiologist starts with:
- Pumping strength — the ejection fraction, the single most-used number in cardiology
- The valves — whether any is narrowed or leaking, and how severely
- Chamber size and wall thickness — thickening from long-standing high blood pressure, or enlargement from a leaking valve
- Regional wall motion — segments moving poorly, often the signature of a previous heart attack
- The pericardium — fluid around the heart
- Pressure estimates in the lung arteries
When it is advised
Breathlessness, chest pain, palpitations, swollen ankles, a murmur heard on examination, an abnormal ECG, before certain surgery, and to follow up a known valve or muscle problem. It is usually the first test after the ECG, because it is quick, harmless and answers a great deal.
What to expect
- No preparation, no fasting, no injection, no radiation
- You lie on your left side; gel is applied and a probe moved over the chest
- Fifteen to twenty minutes for a standard study
- You may be asked to hold your breath briefly or roll slightly
- Nothing to recover from — you can drive and return to work straight away
Who reports it matters
An echo is not a photograph; it is an examination. The value depends on who holds the probe, because the operator decides which views to acquire and what to chase when something looks unusual. A study performed and interpreted by a cardiologist who has also examined you and knows your history is a different test from one done by a technician and reported later from stored images.
Dr Yadav has headed the echocardiography laboratory at LTMG Hospital, Sion since 2022, including 3D and transoesophageal studies.
3D echocardiography
For valve problems, a three-dimensional study shows the valve as a surgeon would see it looking down on it. When a mitral valve leaks, that view shows exactly which part is at fault — which is what determines whether the valve can be repaired, clipped, or must be replaced.
This page is general information about a treatment or test. It is not medical advice for your situation, and it cannot replace an examination and a conversation with a doctor who knows your history.
Common questions
Do I need to fast before a 2D echo?
No. Eat and drink normally, and take your usual medicines unless you have been told otherwise.
How long does it take?
Fifteen to twenty minutes for a standard study. A more detailed 3D or valve-focused study takes longer.
Is there any radiation?
None. Echocardiography uses sound waves, not X-rays, which is why it is safe to repeat as often as needed and safe in pregnancy and in children.
When will I get the report?
At this clinic the study is performed and reported in the same visit, so you leave with the result and know what happens next.
What is the difference between ECG and 2D echo?
An ECG records the heart's electrical activity as a tracing on paper — it shows rhythm and electrical problems. A 2D echo is an ultrasound picture showing structure and pumping. They answer different questions and are often done together.
Book an appointment
Nanak Heart Clinic, Raja Cottage, Sahar Road, Koldongri, opposite ICICI Bank, Andheri East, Mumbai 400069. Monday to Saturday, 7–9 pm.