Medical Equipment Used in Cardiology

A cardiologist is a medical physician that diagnoses and treats diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels. In order to perform their job efficiently, cardiologists use special equipment to help them diagnose and treat patients. These machines each work differently to identify or resolve a problem.

Stethoscope

A stethoscope is used to listen to the beating of a patient's heart. These can determine whether the heart is beating regularly. Stethoscopes are common and utilized by all doctors. 

Blood Pressure Monitors

A blood pressure monitor is used to determine the patient's blood pressure. This allows the doctor to determine if the patient has high or low blood pressure.

Holter Monitor

This piece of equipment is used to record heart rhythms. It is usually worn for a day or two by the patient while they perform normal activities.

Defibrillators

These machines provide an electrical shock to the heart to get it back pumping again and restore its rhythm. Defibrillators are used on patients who may have gone into sudden cardiac arrest.

Ventilators

A ventilator is used to assist those who are not breathing or are having trouble breathing. A mask covers the mouth and nose and provides the patient with oxygen. Ventilators can be computerized or operated by hand.

Echocardiogram

Echocardiograms use ultrasound waves to monitor the heart. Images of the heart are produced by sound waves, which allow physicians to identify any abnormalities.

Electrocardiogram

Electrocardiograms monitor the heart's electrical activity, detect heart diseases or find out how well a pacemaker is functioning.