A 2D-ECHO is an ultrasound scan of the heart. It shows how well your heart is pumping and whether the valves and chambers are working normally. It is safe, painless and uses no radiation.
What is the difference between an ECG and a 2D-ECHO?
An ECG records the heart's electrical activity, such as its rhythm and rate. A 2D-ECHO uses ultrasound to create moving pictures of the heart, showing its size, pumping strength, valves and the walls between the chambers.
The two tests answer different questions, so doctors often advise both. Both are available at Prasanna Poly Clinic.
Why might my doctor advise a 2D-ECHO?
A 2D-ECHO is commonly advised for breathlessness, swelling of the legs, a heart murmur heard during examination, long-standing high blood pressure or an abnormal ECG.
It is also used to follow up known heart disease, to check the heart after a heart attack, and as a pre-operative evaluation before some surgeries.
How do I book a 2D-ECHO at the clinic?
2D-ECHO is done on scheduled days. Please call or WhatsApp +91 94812 51274 to know the next available day and book a slot.
If you have been referred by another doctor, bring the referral note, your recent ECG and any previous echo reports. The clinic's consulting cardiologist, Dr. Rajappa, sees patients who need specialist heart care.
When you may need it
- Breathlessness or leg swelling
- Heart murmur
- Long-standing high BP
- Follow-up of known heart disease
- Pre-operative evaluation
- Check-up after a heart attack
What happens during your visit
- You lie on the examination bed, usually turned slightly to your left side.
- A small amount of gel is applied to your chest.
- An ultrasound probe is moved gently over the chest to view the heart from different angles.
- The scan usually takes 15–30 minutes and is painless.
- The report is explained to you, and the doctor advises on the next steps.
How to prepare
- No fasting is needed; you may eat normally.
- Take your regular medicines as usual unless your doctor says otherwise.
- Wear a two-piece outfit so that the chest can be uncovered easily.
- Bring previous ECG and echo reports and your current prescription.
Go to a hospital immediately if
- Severe chest pain or pressure.
- Sudden breathlessness, especially when lying flat or at rest.
- Fainting or sudden collapse.
- Rapidly increasing swelling of the legs with breathlessness.
Call 108 for an ambulance.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to fast?
No fasting is needed. Take your regular medicines as usual.
Is it available every day?
2D-ECHO is done on scheduled days. Please call or WhatsApp to book a slot.
Where can I get a 2D echo test near JP Nagar 7th Phase?
Prasanna Poly Clinic on Chunchaghatta Main Road, Ganapathipura, Konanakunte offers 2D-ECHO on scheduled days. Call or WhatsApp +91 94812 51274 to book.
How much does a 2D echo cost in Konanakunte?
Charges are kept affordable for local patients. Please call the clinic for the current charge when you book your slot.
Is a 2D echo safe during pregnancy?
A 2D-ECHO uses ultrasound, not X-rays, and is considered safe in pregnancy. Always tell the staff if you are pregnant.
Is 2D echo the same as an ECG?
No. An ECG records the heart's electrical signals, while a 2D-ECHO is an ultrasound picture of the heart's structure and pumping. Doctors often advise both.
Do I need a referral for a 2D echo?
It is best done on a doctor's advice. You can consult the family physician at the clinic first, who will advise whether a 2D-ECHO is needed.
Page last updated 6 November 2026. This information is for general awareness and does not replace a consultation with a doctor.