What Ultrasound Machines Do Cardiac Sonographers Use?
Cardiac ultrasound machines perform vital medical functions. Operated by a cardiac sonographer, they provide detailed information on a patient's cardiovascular health.
Ultrasound machines emit high-frequency sound waves that penetrate the body to create images of bodily systems. Ultrasounds are painless and non-invasive.
About Echocardiograms
A cardiac sonographer's primary procedure is the echocardiogram, which is one of the top diagnostic tools in cardiology. An echocardiogram takes about one to one and one-half hours.
Echocardiograms use 2-D or 3-D images of the heart to diagnose problems with heart valves and chambers. The scans can also show whether specific symptoms like weakness or shortness of breath could be caused by the heart. The echocardiogram is also performed in utero to check for congenital heart defects. Sonographers can track heart motion, blood flow, and valve sealing.
An echocardiogram can also help detect damage from a heart attack, heart failure, cardiomyopathy, and endocarditis, among other conditions.
Special Considerations for Cardiac Ultrasound
Cardiac ultrasound machines need several unique features to complete their procedures successfully:
- Fast screen refresh
- Multiple types of probes target different parts of cardiac anatomy in patients of all ages
- Powerful onboard video and image processing
- Ability to measure strain rate, tissue velocity imaging, auto ejection fraction, and tissue tracking
Top Ultrasound Machines Used by Cardiac Sonographers
When searching for a portable ultrasound machine that achieves these goals, cardiologists often choose from these four models:
GE Vivid iq Ultrasound Machine
This machine excels in speed and image quality. With crisp, clear images, physicians can visualize heart conditions more easily and provide accurate diagnoses. Its power compares favorably to console machines.
Philips CX50 Ultrasound Machine
This machine has a full suite of tailored cardiac imaging capabilities, making it a favorite among sonographers and physicians. It is unique among portable machines because it has many features previously only available on costly console machines.
Mindray M8 Elite Ultrasound
The M8 Elite is unique because it has excellent cardiac capabilities and can also be used in other fields, such as obstetrics and gynecology. It has high frame rates and excellent-quality color Doppler images. This machine is of significant value compared to other ultrasounds in its class, which exhibit fewer features yet cost more.
Mindray MX7 Ultrasound Machine
The MX7 produces sharp, vivid images and video, enabling high resolution and few motion artifacts. A range of available transducers allows clinicians to adapt their machine to any specialty.
Contact Universal Diagnostic Solutions
Choosing suitable machines for your cardiology practice requires a certain level of care. Cardiac sonographers need robust, efficient machines to complete their crucial function. Timely, accurate cardiac imaging can help patients live longer and improve their quality of life.
If you have questions about which machine would be best for your practice, please call 760-754-3288 to contact our expert sales team. We can help you understand the benefits of each model in detail and make the buying process as simple as possible.