Diagnostic equipment plays an important role in cardiology clinics, allowing healthcare providers to accurately diagnose and monitor heart conditions. These devices range from simple tools for measuring vital signs to advanced imaging systems that provide detailed views of the heart’s structure and function. Below is a list of some of the essential diagnostic equipment used in cardiology clinics, along with the best brands and their specifications.
| equipment | brand | Specifications and Features |
|---|---|---|
| Electrocardiogram (ECG) machine | GE Healthcare (MAC 2000) | 12-lead ECG, digital display, interpretation software, data storage, portable options |
| Echocardiography device | Philips (EPIQ CVx) | Doppler capabilities, 2D/3D imaging, high frequency transducers, color flow imaging, stress echocardiography support |
| Holter monitors | Mortara (H3+) | 24-hour, 48-hour and 7-day monitoring, lightweight, user-friendly, data upload and analysis software |
| Event Monitors | Preventice Solutions (BodyGuardian) | Wearable, long-term monitoring, remote data transmission, automatic recording |
| Stress Testing Systems | Schiller (CS-200) | Treadmill or bicycle ergometer, ECG integration, blood pressure monitoring, metabolic analysis |
| cardiac MRI machine | Siemens (MAGNETOM Aera) | High resolution imaging, 1.5T or 3T magnetic field, cardiac timing, contrast injection imaging |
| CT angiography | Toshiba (Aquilion ONE) | CT scanner with 64 slices or more, contrast injection system, cardiac timing, 3D reconstruction |
| blood pressure monitors | Omron (Platinum BP Monitor) | Automatic, handheld and ambulatory blood pressure monitors, data logging, wireless connection |
| Pulse oximeters | Masimo (Rad-97) | Finger, manual, continuous monitoring options, alarm settings, OLED display |
| Spirometers | Vitalograph (Alpha) | Portable and desktop versions, digital display, printable, wireless data transfer |
