Paediatric Echocardiography (2D Echo) — what to know
A live ultrasound of a child's beating heart to map chambers, valves and blood flow. This is a diagnostic test — quick, painless and safe for children of all ages.
What to expect
The test is quick and painless, needs no injection or fasting, and your child can stay awake on a parent's lap. A probe or soft leads are placed on the chest for a few minutes. Dr. Nandi reviews the images himself and talks you through what they mean the same day.
Why parents in Baguiati choose Dr. Nandi
- Convenient for families from Baguiati and Kestopur
- Consults in Bengali, Hindi & English
- Fellowship-trained in Sydney; MBBS, MD, MRCPCH (UK), FNB
- 40,000+ echocardiographies and 2,000+ cath-lab procedures
- Scar-free, catheter-based options wherever possible
Getting to Dr. Nandi from Baguiati
Baguiati sits on VIP Road linking the city to the airport, close to the Kankurgachi chamber via the Ultadanga connector.
Also serving nearby: families from Kestopur, Salt Lake, Dum Dum, Mukundapur reach the same chambers just as easily.
Costs & schemes: in West Bengal much of children's heart care is free or subsidised under Sishu Sathi and Swasthya Sathi. Costs & schemes explained · the full parent's guide.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the best paediatric cardiologist in Baguiati for Paediatric Echocardiography (2D Echo)?
Dr. Debabrata Nandi is among the most trusted paediatric cardiologists for Paediatric Echocardiography (2D Echo) for families in Baguiati and nearby Kestopur. He consults at RTIICS Mukundapur and in Barasat.
How do I book an appointment from Baguiati?
Call +91 94333 44416 or message on WhatsApp. RTIICS Mukundapur and the Barasat clinic are both easily reachable from Baguiati and Kestopur, Salt Lake, Dum Dum, Mukundapur.
Is Paediatric Echocardiography (2D Echo) safe for children?
Yes. Paediatric Echocardiography (2D Echo) is performed in a child-appropriate way; most tests are painless and safe, and Dr. Nandi explains every step to the family in simple terms.