What is a cardiac ultrasound machine?

An echocardiograph or cardiac ultrasound scanner is an ultrasound device that focuses primarily on the heart or blood vessels. The transducer sends sound waves through the body to the heart.

The sound waves bounce off the heart and are picked up by the transducer, and then the machine converts these sound waves into an image of the heart.

Echocardiography machines use either pulsed or continuous wave Doppler technology. Pulsed wave Doppler (PWD) ultrasound is used to measure blood flow velocity. Continuous wave Doppler (CWD) ultrasound is used to measure blood flow.

These imaging devices help assess the function of various parts of the human heart system.

Static or portable ultrasound models provide excellent image quality to help monitor the condition of the heart and reduce the risk of heart attack.

Cardiac care relies on these imaging capabilities for hospital workstations, emergency medicine or point-of-care applications at the bedside without the use of radioactivity.

Uses and Applications of Cardiac Ultrasound Machines

A variety of cardiovascular applications use ultrasound to diagnose different conditions affecting the heart, including heart defects, arterial blockages and rhythm problems.

Cardiologists can use specialized ultrasound equipment to improve patient care and workflow.

Ultrasound devices are also used to obtain tissue Doppler imaging or tissue velocity imaging. These help with tissue tracking and assessing the effectiveness of treatments such as stents or bypass surgery.

Accurate real-time images allow visualization of various cardiac interventional procedures.