Echocardiography
Health Checkups
estimated about CNY 200-500
(estimated about USD 30-70)
30 min
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Description
Echocardiography is a non-invasive ultrasound test to assess heart structure and function—often needed for suspected valve disease, heart failure, or after a heart attack—with costs typically ranging ¥200–500 in China, and ChinaMedicalHub can help coordinate hospital appointments and interpreter support.
Main Uses
Echocardiography is primarily used for assessing the structure and function of the heart, including evaluating heart valves, detecting congenital heart defects, measuring the pumping efficiency of the heart, diagnosing heart diseases such as cardiomyopathies, and guiding treatment decisions in patients with known cardiovascular conditions.
Normal Range
Echocardiography (心脏彩超) does not have a single numerical normal range but evaluates various parameters. Common indicators include: Left Ventricular Ejection Fraction (LVEF): 50-70%, Left Atrial Volume Index (LAVI): <34 mL/m², Right Ventricular Systolic Pressure (RVSP): 0-30 mmHg, and Valve function should be without significant regurgitation or stenosis.
Low Values - Possible Causes
Low LVEF can indicate heart failure, cardiomyopathy, or myocardial infarction; Low RVSP might suggest underestimation due to technical issues or true low pressure in conditions like hypovolemia; Reduced valve opening may point towards valvular stenosis.
High Values - Possible Causes
High LVEF is less common but could be seen in athletes or certain types of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy; High RVSP suggests pulmonary hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), or pulmonary embolism; Increased left atrial size may indicate long-standing high blood pressure, mitral valve disease, or other forms of heart failure.
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