Book a Pediatric Echo, which is an echocardiogram specifically for young patients at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy. It gives both detailed images of the heart and makes it possible to evaluate the blood vessels, blood flow, valves, heart muscle, and chambers of the heart. Pediatric echocardiography is conducted by highly trained ultrasound experts to produce detailed ultrasound images of the heart, without the use of ionising radiation. The results are compared with the patient's history, physical examination, and previous tests.

What is a Pediatric Echo?

During Pediatric Echocardiography, high-frequency sound waves provide real-time images of the child's heart. A small probe that uses ultrasound is positioned over the chest to capture several images of the heart. Doppler ultrasound can assess the direction and characteristics of blood flow through the heart and major blood vessels. This examination takes different durations of time depending upon the age of the child and the complexity of the procedure.

Common Reasons for Pediatric Echo

• Evaluation of a heart murmur
• Assessment of suspected congenital heart abnormalities
• Evaluation of chest pain or breathing difficulties when clinically indicated
• Assessment of abnormal heart rate or rhythm
• Evaluation of poor weight gain or reduced exercise tolerance when cardiac disease is suspected
• Follow-up of a previously diagnosed heart condition
• Assessment of heart structure and function
• Evaluation recommended after an abnormal clinical or imaging finding

Conditions Evaluated

Congenital Heart Defects

Pediatric Echo can help evaluate structural abnormalities of the heart that may be present from birth.

Heart Valve Abnormalities

The examination assesses the structure and movement of the heart valves and may identify findings requiring further evaluation.

Septal Defects

The cardiac chambers and the walls separating them can be assessed for possible openings or abnormalities.

Abnormal Blood Flow

Doppler imaging helps evaluate blood flow through the heart and major vessels.

Heart Function

The examination provides information about the pumping function and movement of the heart muscle.

Follow-Up of Cardiac Conditions

Pediatric Echo can be used to monitor children with known heart conditions and assess changes over time as advised by the treating doctor.

Who Should Consider This Scan?

Your doctor may recommend a Pediatric Echo if your child:

• Has a heart murmur requiring further evaluation
• Has a suspected or known congenital heart condition
• Has symptoms that may require cardiac assessment
• Has an abnormal finding on a previous examination
• Requires follow-up of a previously diagnosed cardiac condition
• Needs assessment of heart structure or function based on clinical findings

Benefits of Pediatric Echo

• Provides detailed imaging of the child's heart
• Evaluates cardiac structure and function
• Assesses blood flow using Doppler technology
• Helps evaluate congenital and acquired cardiac abnormalities
• Non-invasive and generally painless
• Does not use ionising radiation
• Useful for both initial evaluation and follow-up

Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?

• Experienced Radiology Professionals
• Advanced Echocardiography Imaging Technology
• NABL and NABH Accredited Diagnostic Centre
• Detailed assessment of pediatric cardiac structures
• Appropriate imaging protocols for children
• “Carefully reviewed and reliable reporting
• Comprehensive Nuclear Medicine, Radiology, and Pathology services under one roof

Book Your Pediatric Echo

Looking for a Pediatric Echo, Pediatric Echocardiography, or a reliable diagnostic centre for your child's cardiac evaluation? Book the examination at Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy. Our radiology team provides a detailed ultrasound assessment of the child's heart, including cardiac structures, function, valves, blood flow, and other relevant findings when a pediatric cardiac evaluation is recommended.