Echocardiography has emerged from simple amplitude (A) and brightness (B) modes to the present day real-time 2D and 3D imaging modalities. Its role has extended into the operating theatres, as a perioperative monitor, in critical care and emergency medicine. In this exclusive KOL Interview , Dr. G Vijayaraghavan explains ‘ The role of 2D Echocardiography in ICU.’ Padmashree Prof.
Dr Vijayaraghavan is the Vice Chairman & Founder Director of the Kerala Institute of Medical Sciences and the President of the Society for Continuing Medical Education and Research, Trivandrum, Kerala. He is one of the senior most medical teachers and is widely known for establishing the first 2-dimensional echocardiography laboratory in India in 1980.
