A malfunction in the heart can lead to various pathologies, which often end sadly. Identification of the early stages of abnormalities in the functioning of the internal organ minimizes possible complications. Ultrasound examination remains the most effective diagnostic method to evaluate the work of the cardiovascular system. This article describes where you can get an ultrasound of the heart in Minsk and how much it costs.
Echocardiography
It is considered the fastest method of obtaining information about the state of an internal organ. Ultrasound can prevent cardiological diseases of various nature. Using modern equipment, doctors make a comprehensive analysis of the cardiovascular system. The results obtained allow:
- identify heart defects (congenital and acquired);
- determine the size of the internal organ and the thickness of its walls;
- assess the condition and operation of the valvular heart apparatus;
- analyze the condition of the pulmonary artery, aorta;
- determine the speed of blood in the heart chambers.
One of the most important indicators, indicating possible pathologies of the heart, is called the ejection fraction. It shows how much blood the heart pumps. If the indicator becomes less than 50% - this is an alarm signal that directly indicates problems in the functioning of the cardiovascular system. Be sure to contact a cardiologist for detailed advice and professional advice.
Heart ultrasound in Minsk can be done in public and private medical facilities. The main thing is to get an appointment with a good specialist who will conduct high-quality diagnostics on modern equipment.
Where can I do it?
Ultrasound of the heart in Minsk is carried out both on a paid and on a free basis. The second option is possible if the patient has grounds for conducting a diagnosis and an appropriate direction from the local therapist or cardiologist in the clinic at the place of registration. Echocardiography is required in the following cases:
- shortness of breath, persistent weakness and dizziness;
- fatigue and excessive sweating;
- causeless loss of consciousness;
- heart palpitations;
- increase in blood pressure;
- frequent pain in the chest;
- cold limbs of arms and legs.
Where to make an ultrasound of the heart in Minsk? The following is a list of hospitals and medical centers.
State institutions include:
- First City Clinical Hospital (Independence Ave. 64).
- Second GKB (St. Engels, 25).
- Third State Clinical Hospital (Lenin St., 30).
- Fourth City Clinical Hospital (110 Rosa Luxemburg St.).
- Fifth City Clinical Hospital (9 Filatova St.).
- Sixth City Clinical Hospital (Uralskaya St., 5).
- Ninth Clinical Hospital (ul.Semashko, 8).
- Tenth GKB (Uborevich St., 73).
The price of the service varies between 15-30 Belarusian rubles.
Private clinics:
- “Kravira” (Skripnikova St., 11B).
- "Exana" (ave. Pushkin, 28A).
- "Sante" (Trostenetskaya St., 3).
- "Vita" (st. Bogdanovich, 6).
- "Horizon" (Kiseleva St., 12).
The cost of diagnosis is 20-45 Belarusian rubles.
Ultrasound of the heart of a child
For children, echocardiography is performed on devices intended for adults. But a special approach is required for a child, therefore, not all specialists receive people under 6 years of age. Ultrasound of the heart in Minsk for children can be done in the following medical institutions:
- “Beloved Doctor” (Matusevich St., 70).
- “Santana” (22/2 Nekrasov St.).
- "Center for a healthy sleep" (Independence Avenue, 72A).
- "Honey Practice" (st. Bogdanovich, 27).
In the first three medical centers, specialists accept children from birth. In the last - since four years. Ultrasound of the heart in Minsk can be done free of charge for children in state institutions if there is a referral from a doctor at the place of registration.