Today, we’re going to tackle cardiovascular sonography.
Cardiovascular sonography uses sound waves to produce images of the heart and the vessels leading to the heart. The main purpose of cardiovascular sonograms is to determine if the heart is functioning properly, and to locate problem areas and/or disease. Once a problem or health issue has been identified, doctors can take appropriate action to heal the heart.
According to The U.S. Department of Labor, “Cardiovascular technologists may specialize in any of three areas of practice: invasive cardiology, echocardiography, and vascular technology.” Regardless of the area of practice, most—if not all—sonographers work 40 hour work weeks with five days on and two days off.
To learn more about the field of cardiovascular sonography, check out the following resources:
The American Society of Echocardiography
Journal of Ultrasound In Medicine
Guidelines for Cardiac Sonographer
Come back on Wednesday as we discuss prenatal sonography.
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