A Bubble (contrast) echocardiogram is a ultrasound test of the heart. It shows a small hole between heart chambers (PFO) using agitated saline. No ionising radiation (sound waves).
सामान्य स्वास्थ्य जानकारी — यो निदान होइन। आपत्कालमा १०२ मा फोन गर्नुहोस्। सधैं योग्य स्वास्थ्यकर्मीसँग सल्लाह लिनुहोस्।
A small hole between heart chambers (PFO) using agitated saline.
Stroke at a young age.
Usually no preparation; some scans need fasting or a full bladder, as the centre advises.
No ionising radiation (sound waves). Safe in pregnancy.
30 to 45 minutes. General information, not a diagnosis. Results must be interpreted by a qualified health worker.
Ultrasound
नतिजा व्याख्या गर्न डाक्टरलाई देखाउनुहोस् — एउटै परीक्षणले निदान गर्दैन।
नजिकका सुविधा देखाउन तपाईंको स्थान एक पटक प्रयोग गर्छ। केही सुरक्षित गरिँदैन।
What does a bubble echo show?
A small hole between heart chambers (PFO) using agitated saline.
Why is a bubble echo done?
Stroke at a young age.
How do I prepare for a bubble echo?
Usually no preparation; some scans need fasting or a full bladder, as the centre advises.
Does a bubble echo use radiation?
No ionising radiation (sound waves). Safe in pregnancy.
How long does a bubble echo take?
30 to 45 minutes
Bubble (contrast) echocardiogram किन गरिन्छ?
Stroke at a young age.
Bubble (contrast) echocardiogram का लागि कसरी तयारी गर्ने?
Usually no preparation; some scans need fasting or a full bladder, as the centre advises.
Bubble (contrast) echocardiogram गर्भावस्थामा सुरक्षित छ?
No ionising radiation (sound waves). Safe in pregnancy.
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