Motion-mode echocardiography

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M-mode echo, also known as motion-mode echocardiography, is a diagnostic imaging tool used to examine the heart's motion and function. It is a non-invasive technique that uses ultrasound waves to create a visual representation of the heart in motion.M-mode echo is commonly used to evaluate the heart's function in patients with suspected heart disease or cardiac abnormalities. It provides detailed information on the heart's size, shape, and function, including the thickness and movement of the heart's walls, the opening and closing of the heart valves, and the blood flow through the heart.


M-mode echo is commonly used to evaluate the heart's function in patients with suspected heart disease or cardiac abnormalities. It provides detailed information on the heart's size, shape, and function, including the thickness and movement of the heart's walls, the opening and closing of the heart valves, and the blood flow through the heart.

The M-mode echo test is typically performed in a clinical setting by a trained technician or physician. The patient will lie down on a table, and a small transducer will be placed on their chest. The transducer emits high-frequency sound waves that bounce off the heart and create images on a monitor.

M-mode echo has several advantages over other diagnostic imaging techniques, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computed tomography (CT). It is non-invasive and does not use ionizing radiation, making it a safer option for patients. It is also less expensive and more widely available than other imaging techniques.

In addition to its diagnostic uses, M-mode echo is also used to monitor the progression of heart disease and evaluate the effectiveness of treatments. It can be used to assess the response of the heart to medications, surgery, or other interventions.


M-mode echo is a valuable diagnostic tool that provides detailed information on the heart's motion and function. It is non-invasive, safe, and cost-effective, making it an ideal option for evaluating patients with suspected heart disease or cardiac abnormalities. Its versatility and wide availability make it an essential tool in the diagnosis and management of cardiovascular diseases.


Dr. Aritra Konar is a Consultant Interventional Cardiologist in Kolkata at Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata. He has been deemed one of the best cardiologists in Kolkata for his expertise lies in Coronary (femoral & radial routes) angiography, Coronary angioplasty (including primary angioplasty), Peripheral angiography and angioplasty, Permanent pacemaker, ICD, CRT implantation, BMV, BPV, Right heart catheterization and so on, in procedural skills. His guidance is trusted and so are his skills

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