In what situations is the performance of EchoCG examination recommended?
- If the patient has pain in the area of the heart;
- If the patient has elevated blood pressure;
- If the patient complains of arrhythmia;
- If the tones of the heart are altered or cardiac noises are detected;
- If fainting and/or shortages of breath occur;
- If cholesterol levels are elevated;
- If the amount of blood oxygen is decreased or the skin and mucous membranes are bluish in colour;
- If chemotherapy medications or other medications that affect hear function are used;
- If the assessment of heart function indicators after myocarditis and endocarditis (inflammation processes in the heart) is required.