Echocardiography
Health Checkups
≈ ¥200-400
(≈ $28-57)
15 min
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Description
Estimated cost for Echocardiography at general public hospitals in China is about ¥140-320, and at Grade 3A hospitals about ¥200-400, varying by hospital tier and region.
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.