Question 1

calcium deposits on fetal heart ultrasound what does it mean?

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Calcium Deposits: Your question is not clear. Where are these deposits located? Please provide all information to get correct answer.

Question 2

what is a fetal heart ultrasound?

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Fetal echocardiogram: A fetal echocardiogram is a specialized ultrasound of the fetal heart, usually only done when there is an increased risk of a heart defect in the fetus.  It is a detailed look at lots of different parts of a baby's heart anatomy and function.

Question 3

would a fetal heart ultrasound find all problems if there were any?

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No: No ultrasound can diagnose all problems in a baby, and fetal heart ultrasounds can miss problems too.  A good fetal echocardiogram should be able to diagnose most major heart defects in a fetus, but there are factors that can make the exam difficult, like the gestational age of the fetus, the position of the fetus, or a mother who is obese.

Question 4

what is a heart ultrasound used for?

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Or Echocardiogram: Is a noninvasive way to evaluate overall heart size and function as well as valve function.

Question 5

could heart ultrasound detect heart damage?

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Echo: Cardiac echo can detect heart damage.

Question 6

what all does a heart ultrasound, holter and heart stress test detect?

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Many things. : The echocardiogram or heart ultrasound, gives an accurate picture of the heart's anatomy.  An ekg demonstrates the cardiac rhythm. A holter moniters the cardiac rhythm over time- say 12 or 24 hours.  These measure different aspects of heart function and are helpful in assessing heart function thoroughly.

Question 7

if i had a heart ultrasound and ecg would they show many major problems?

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Might or might not: Heart ultrasound (echocardiogram) looks primarily at the anatomy of the heart and its function. It may detect valve problems, contractility issues or other structural abnormalities. It may not be able to detect any arrhythmias (except for possible atrial fibrilation) or tell you about presence of coronary artery disease. Ecg on the other hand may not be able to give you ample info on the anatomy.

Question 8

when i'm done with cardio or weights and cooling down i feel my heart having an irregular beat, which goes away when i'm fully cooled down. had ekg twice and heart ultrasound all normal. is this normal?

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: It is not uncommon for otherwise healthy individuals to have premature beats which is the most likely cause of your symptoms. A routine electrocardiogram may not show any abnormality but may reveal premature beats during longer term rhythm monitoring.
A normal ultrasound only shows that your heart is structurally normal. For reassurance, I suggest a cardiology evaluation. Good luck.

Question 9

what's a heart ultrasound for?

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Echocardiogram: A heart ultrasound (echocardiogram) uses sound waves to evaluate the structure and function of the heart. It can discover congenital defects, valve disease, evaluate function, and look for evidence of infection.

Question 10

how does a heart ultrasound work?

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Echocardiogram: Acoustic waves (in the mega-hz so they can't be heard) are sent from the probe and the time the reflected wave takes to return is measured. This is similar to sonar. For moving structures, like valves and blood, the machine takes advantage of the doppler    effect (notice the change in tone of the train whistle as it passes a station) to measure velocities.

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