Table 2.
Currently available handheld ultrasound systems for performing echocardiography
| Type of device | Company | Weight | Displaya | 2D Doppler | MHz | Colour Doppler | CW or PW Doppler | Estimated price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vscan | GE Healthcare | 450 g | Yes | Yes | 3–8 | Yes | No | 5300 € |
| Acuson P10 | Siemens | 700 g | Yes | Yes | 2–4 | No | No | 3600 € |
| PA HD | Clarius | 350 g | No | Yes | 1–4 | Yes | Yes | 4400 € |
| Lumify S4‑1 | Philips | 150 g | No | Yes | 1–4 | Yes | No | 6500 € |
| iQ | Butterfly | 300 g | No | Yes | Yes | No | 1899 € |
CW continuous wave, PW pulsed wave
aNot including display = probe needs to be connected to external (handheld) device