- male
- 24 Years
- 22/01/2025
I'm a 24-year-old guy and I've been told I'm obese, with a BMI of 33.4. I had an echocardiogram done about six months ago, and fortunately, everything looked normal. I'm really trying to keep an eye on my heart health, so I'm curioushow often should I be getting an echocardiogram to make sure everything stays okay?
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echo advised once in 6-12 months..
Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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