Myocardioscanning

Myocardial scanning is a medical diagnostic method that is used to assess the condition of the heart and its functions. This method uses ultrasound waves to create an image of the heart and determine its size, shape, structure and function.

Myocardial scanning allows you to identify various heart diseases, such as coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, myocardial infarction and others. In addition, myocardial scanning can be used to assess the effectiveness of treatment and monitor the condition of the heart during treatment.

One of the main advantages of myocardial scanning is its safety. Ultrasonic waves are non-ionizing, so they do not cause radiation exposure. In addition, the myocardial scanning procedure does not require the use of any invasive instruments, which makes it safer than other heart diagnostic methods.

The myocardial scanning procedure is performed in the doctor's office, where the patient lies on the couch. The doctor uses a special ultrasound probe that scans the heart through the patient's chest. The obtained data is processed on a computer and displayed on the screen in the form of an image of the heart.

After the myocardial scanning procedure, the doctor can analyze the data obtained and determine the presence or absence of heart disease. Depending on the test results, the doctor may prescribe additional tests or treatment.

Thus, myocardial scanning is an important method for diagnosing heart diseases, which makes it possible to identify various pathologies in the early stages and begin treatment in a timely manner.

Why do myocardial scanning?

**Myocardiography** - visualization of the heart muscle. Sometimes this examination is combined with ultrasound scanning, then the method becomes myocontrast cardiography. This is the main diagnostic tool that allows you to evaluate the contractile function of the heart muscle and its blood supply. The method allows you to diagnose heart problems, including coronary artery disease.

- Against the background of metabolic disorders, diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, various intoxications (alcohol, tobacco, drugs); - To assess the effectiveness of treatment; - In preparation for planned interventions; - Identification of structural changes in the myocardium; When interpreting the ECG, the diagnosis is as follows: myocardial infarction (with a Q wave), other repolarization disorders, ST segment deviations, T wave changes, rhythm disturbances (paroxysmal conditions). The myocardium is assessed in three states: hyperkinesis, hypokinesis (necrosis, ischemic zone). This allows you to get a complete picture of changes in the myocardium and evaluate its dynamics.