Portable cardiac ultrasound, proven at the bedside
Parasternal to IVC: eight real echo windows captured on five Suresult phased-array handhelds, seven of the eight by their owners, with pericardial effusion and lung views on screen. Published pricing, software included, no subscription. Every model compared so the choice takes minutes.
Respuesta rápida
A portable cardiac ultrasound machine is a phased-array imaging system that shows the heart through the rib spaces, so a clinician can assess pump function, pericardial fluid and volume status at the bedside. Handheld phased-array probes such as the Suresult CD2, PD2 and D3Ultra now cover the parasternal, apical and subcostal windows that once needed a cart echo system.
- Phased array through the ribs: a 2.2–3.6 MHz sector head with 19–30 cm of depth
- Color, PW and M-mode on every scanner; continuous-wave Doppler on the PD2 for high valve velocities
- Lung and IVC on the same probe: B-lines and caval collapse for volume status
The echo atlas
Eight echo windows, captured on five Suresult handhelds, seven by their owners
Unedited captures · five devices, one software · select any image to enlarge
Captured on five Suresult phased-array handhelds, seven of the eight by their owners: a D3Pro clip shared by its owner on YouTube, CD2 and PD1 clips from 2026 buyer submissions, and D3Ultra captures from a dialysis unit and a German practice. The color-flow frame is a Suresult reference-library scan. On-screen headers are demo entries, not patient data.
Parasternal2 windows
Eje largo paraesternal en el D3Pro
The reference view: left ventricle, mitral and aortic valves and the left atrium in one plane, captured on a D3Pro and shared by its owner on YouTube. Gain and depth are set here before any other window.
Eje largo con modo M en la imagen CD2
A parasternal long-axis sector with the M-mode trace running below it, recorded from the app on a CD2. M-mode times wall and valve motion against a scale.
Apical2 windows
Imagen apical de cuatro cámaras en el PD1
All four chambers from the apex on the dedicated phased-array PD1, 16 cm depth. The window for a visual ejection-fraction estimate and for comparing the two ventricles.
Ventana apical en el D3Ultra
An apical cine loop from a D3Ultra owner, saved as a 200-frame clip in the app. The same probe that covers abdomen and lines on other days.
Subcostal & IVC2 windows
Derrame pericárdico en el D3Ultra
A large effusion around the heart in a dialysis patient, captured live on a D3Ultra at 19 cm depth. The finding that most changes management at the bedside.
Vena cava inferior en el D3Ultra
The IVC entering the right atrium, labeled on screen by a German buyer on his D3Ultra. Caval size and collapse read volume status before fluids are given.
Doppler & lung2 windows
Doppler en color con el preajuste cardíaco
Color flow inside the sector on a D3Ultra: 12 cm depth, PRF 5 kHz on the on-screen header. Direction and turbulence across a valve at a glance.
Líneas B pulmonares en el D3Ultra
Vertical B-lines in a patient with acute pulmonary edema, captured on the same D3Ultra. Lung water is part of the cardiac exam on a handheld.
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Real buyer footage: four echo windows on four Suresult handhelds, unedited.
Technique basics
How a bedside echo comes together on a handheld
- Start with a phased-array head.
Cardiac windows sit between the ribs; the small phased footprint gets through where a convex head cannot.
Phased array, 2.2–3.6 MHz - Cardiac preset, 16 cm to start.
Select the Cardiac preset and 16 cm of depth, then bring the depth up once the ventricle fills the sector.
D: 160 mm on the PD1 header - Parasternal first, then apical, then subcostal.
Long axis for gain and valves, short axis for wall motion, apical for four chambers, subcostal for effusion and the IVC.
Four windows, one probe - Add Doppler where the question needs it.
Color shows flow across a valve, pulsed-wave Doppler puts a velocity on it, M-mode times the motion; the PD2 adds continuous-wave Doppler for high-velocity jets.
Color · PW · M-mode · CW on the PD2
What the research says
The evidence for handheld cardiac ultrasound
- Ejection fraction tracked the cart machine.
In 349 patients scanned both ways, ejection fraction from a hand-held scanner differed from high-end echocardiography by a mean of 1.8%, with limits of agreement of ±8.3%. No pericardial effusion and no valve stenosis was missed.
Prinz & Voigt, J Am Soc Echocardiogr 2011 - Ten minutes at the bedside changed diagnoses.
Among 196 patients admitted to a medical department, a pocket-sized cardiac and abdominal screen of under ten minutes changed the primary diagnosis in 18.4% and added an important second diagnosis in 9.2%. The cardiac half averaged 4.3 minutes.
Mjølstad et al., Eur J Intern Med 2012 - In a cardiologist’s hands it beat the physical exam.
Of 142 patients with an abnormality on standard echocardiography, handheld ultrasound read by cardiologists identified 117 of them (82%) against 67 (47%) for physical examination, and 71% versus 31% for substantial valve disease.
Mehta et al., JACC Cardiovasc Imaging 2014
Pick your model
The best portable cardiac ultrasound depends on the Doppler you need and what else the probe must do
Cardiology or ICU, with vascular accessCD2A 192-element linear head plus a 2.2/3.6 MHz phased head: echo windows and central lines on one 150 g device.
Echo + lines, one probe
$2,697 CD2 · linear + phasedBuy nowView CD2 →
Valve velocities matter to youPD2A 192-element phased array with real-time continuous-wave Doppler, so high-velocity jets across a stenotic or regurgitant valve are measured, not guessed.
CW Doppler on a handheld
$2,316 PD2 · phased + CWBuy nowView PD2 →
Echo is one exam among severalD3UltraThe three-format handheld behind much of this atlas: phased for the heart, convex for abdomen and IVC, linear for lines and lung sliding.
Three heads, one probe
$2,976 D3Ultra · three headsBuy nowVer D3Ultra →Comparativa de escáneres
Seven Suresult portable cardiac ultrasound machines, compared
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| Modelo | Precio | Frecuencia | Profundidad | Lo mejor para |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CD2 | $2,697 | Phased 2.2/3.6 + linear 7.5/10 MHz | 90–190 mm phased | Echo plus vascular access at 150 g |
| PD2 | $2,316 | Phased 2.2/3.6 MHz (2.8 central) | up to 240 mm phased | Continuous-wave Doppler for valve velocities |
| D3Ultra | $2,976 | Phased 3.2/5.0 + convex + linear | 90–300 mm phased | Echo, abdomen and lines on one 192-element probe |
 PD1 | $2,139 | Phased 2.5/2.8/3.6 MHz | 90–190 mm | Dedicated cardiac head at the lowest price |
 D3Pro | $2,697 | Phased 3.2/5.0 + convex + linear | 90–305 mm phased | Three formats with the 3-hour battery for long rounds |
 D3L | $2,418 | Phased 3.2/5.0 + convex + linear | 90–305 mm phased | Three formats, 80° phased sector, 3-hour battery |
 D3 | $2,232 | Phased 3.2/5.0 + convex + linear | 90–305 mm phased | Entry three-format handheld at 150 g |
Against the known brands
Suresult vs Clarius, Butterfly and GE Vscan for cardiac ultrasound
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| Suresult |  Clarius PA HD3 |  Mariposa iQ3 |  GE Vscan Air SL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imágenes cardíacas | Phased array on every model; CW Doppler on the PD2; three formats on the D3 family | 1–5 MHz phased, 40 cm | 1–12 MHz single chip, cardiac preset | Sector + linear dual probe, 24 cm |
| Device price | $2,139–$2,976, published | $3,795 published | $3,899 published | $4,999 published |
| Suscripción | None: software included | $695/year membership, $1,785 for three years, or $2,500 one-time | Requerido: $299–$420/year | Digital Tools features need a subscription |
| Landed cost | Duties + shipping included, 1–7 days | US list price; duties and shipping extra outside the US | US list price; duties and shipping extra outside the US | US list price; duties and shipping extra outside the US |
| Regulatory registrations | FDA 510(k) · ISO 13485 · EU MDR (CE) · TGA · ANVISA · Health Canada | FDA 510(k) | FDA 510(k) | FDA 510(k) |
- Eight windows, documented.Seven of the eight atlas captures are unedited buyer scans, across five Suresult handhelds, parasternal to lung.
- No subscription, no software fees.Color Doppler, needle guides, measurements and DICOM export ship included on every scanner.
- The checkout price is the landed price.Duties and shipping included, delivered in 1–7 days.
- Registered where you practice.FDA 510(k) · ISO 13485 · EU MDR (CE) · TGA · ANVISA · Health Canada.
Clarius’s $695/year membership is $3,475 by year five, before the PA HD3 itself is paid for. Butterfly’s required plan adds $1,495–$2,100.
Three models, one decision
One conversation gets a direct recommendation: the right Suresult probe, or a straight “neither.”
Los mejores ecógrafos cardíacos portátiles al alcance de su mano
D3Ultra
D3Ultra Ultrasonidos portátiles multifunción de fase lineal convexa
Frecuencia: Sonda convexa / en fase 3,2/5,0MHz Sonda lineal 7,5/10MHz
Profundidad de exploración: Lineal: 20-100mm, Convexa y en fase: 90-300 mm
Cardiología
D3Pro
Ecógrafo inalámbrico 3 en 1 de doble cabezal D3Pro
Frecuencia: Sonda convexa/faseada 3,2/5,0MHz, Sonda lineal 7,5/10MHz
Profundidad de exploración: Palpador convexo/faseado: 90-305mm, Sonda lineal: 20-80mm
Cardiología
CD2
CD2 Ultrasonidos lineales en fase de doble cabezal 192 elementos con Doppler color
Frecuencia: Sonda en fase 2,2/3,6MHz, Sonda lineal 7,5/10MHz
Profundidad de exploración: Sonda en fase: 90-190mm, Sonda lineal: 20-100mm
Cardiología
What to Consider Before Buying a Handheld Cardiac Ultrasound
Before you buy
What to check before buying a portable cardiac ultrasound machine
¿Cuál es el mejor ecógrafo cardíaco portátil?
Para cardiología y cuidados intensivos, el Suresult CD2 es la opción más adecuada: una sonda en fase para las ventanas de ecocardiografía y una sonda lineal de 192 elementos para las vías centrales. Cuando las velocidades valvulares son importantes, el PD2 incorpora Doppler de onda continua. Para una consulta en la que la ecocardiografía es una de varias pruebas, el D3Ultra integra cabezales en fase, convexos y lineales en una sola sonda.
¿Necesito una sonda de matriz en fase para realizar una ecografía cardíaca?
Sí, en el caso de las ventanas paraesternales y apicales, cuya exploración se realiza entre las costillas. Un transductor de matriz en fase ocupa poco espacio y tiene un sector amplio, que es precisamente lo que requieren esas ventanas. Un transductor convexo puede alcanzar la ventana subcostal y la vena cava inferior (VCI), razón por la cual la gama D3 incluye ambos.
¿Puede un ecógrafo portátil estimar la fracción de eyección?
Un ecógrafo portátil proporciona una estimación visual de la fracción de eyección a partir de las ventanas paraesternal y apical, con modo M y calibres en pantalla. Un estudio de 2011 realizado con 349 pacientes reveló que las estimaciones de la fracción de eyección obtenidas con el dispositivo portátil se situaban, de media, dentro de un margen de 2% respecto a los resultados de la ecocardiografía de alta resolución. Se trata de una evaluación específica, no de una ecocardiografía cuantitativa completa.
¿Cuánto cuesta un ecógrafo cardíaco portátil?
A Suresult phased-array handheld costs between $2,139 and $2,976, with software included and duties in the checkout price. Competing handhelds list at $3,795–$4,999 before subscription fees.
¿Cuál es el coste real a cinco años?
Add the device price to five years of any membership fee, then add import duties if the list price is US-only. Clarius’s $695/year membership is $3,475 by year five; Butterfly’s required plan adds $1,495–$2,100. Suresult scanners carry no subscription.
¿Es posible detectar un derrame pericárdico con un ecógrafo portátil?
Sí. El atlas de esta página incluye un derrame de gran tamaño captado en directo con un D3Ultra, y en el estudio comparativo de 2011 el escáner portátil no pasó por alto ningún derrame. La fisiología del derrame y del taponamiento son cuestiones fundamentales en la atención cardíaca en el punto de atención.
¿Se utiliza la misma sonda para el pulmón y la vena cava inferior?
Sí. Las imágenes de la cabeza en fases muestran las líneas B pulmonares y la vena cava inferior, así como el corazón, y el atlas muestra ambas en un D3Ultra. El estado del volumen, el contenido de agua en los pulmones y la función de bombeo pueden evaluarse en una sola exploración a pie de cama.
¿Es suficiente un ecógrafo portátil para realizar una ecografía cardíaca POCUS, o necesito un ecógrafo con carro?
Un ecógrafo portátil permite realizar ecocardiografías específicas: función de bombeo, derrames, estado volumétrico y valvulopatías evidentes. Un ecocardiograma completo con análisis de deformación, cuantificación Doppler completa o imágenes transesofágicas se realiza en un sistema con carrito.
¿Qué dispositivo portátil cuenta con Doppler de onda continua?
The Suresult PD2. Pulsed-wave Doppler on the other models measures normal flow velocities; continuous-wave Doppler is needed for the high-velocity jets of aortic stenosis or significant regurgitation, and the PD2 carries it in real time.
Does it export cine loops and DICOM?
Yes. Every Suresult scanner saves cine loops and still frames in the app and exports as DICOM or MP4, so a bedside echo can go into the record or a teaching file without a cart.
Which Suresult model suits cardiology, intensive care or primary care?
Cardiology and intensive care with line placement: the CD2. Valve assessment with high-velocity jets: the PD2, the handheld here with continuous-wave Doppler. Mixed practice with abdomen and lung: the D3Ultra or D3Pro. Echo only on a tight budget: the PD1.
Keep learning
Reading that answers the next questions
The device-by-device ranking, including the CD2 and PD1 against Clarius, GE and Butterfly.
Read the ranking → Point-of-care ultrasound: uses, devices and trainingThe POCUS primer: where handhelds fit, and how clinics adopt them.
Read the guide → Ultrasound for critical careShock, lung and lines: the ICU side of the same probe.
See the specialty →Software libre,
Escaneados ilimitados
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- Longitud, área/circunferencia, ángulo, trazo, distancia
- Depth and angle readouts for needle and injection guidance
- Obstetric biometrics (gestational age, EFW) when your caseload needs them
Modo B+M
- Frecuencia cardiaca, tiempo, distancia
- Diámetro interno del ventrículo izquierdo (DIVId, DIVIs)
- Fracción de eyección (FE), Volumen sistólico (VS)
Modo B+PW
- Velocidad, frecuencia cardíaca, relación S/D, profundidad
- Medición automática del caudal de los recipientes
- Velocidad sistólica máxima (PS), velocidad diastólica final (ED)
- Velocidad máxima promediada en el tiempo (TAMAX), velocidad media promediada en el tiempo (TAMEAN)
- Índice de Pulsatilidad (PI), Índice de Resistividad (RI)
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PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES
Absolutely. Suresult models carry on-screen calipers and M-mode, so EF, IVC collapsibility and fractional shortening are measured at the bedside.
Sí. Suresult incluye los modos Doppler en color y PW para evaluar la regurgitación valvular, la estenosis y los patrones de flujo a través de cámaras y vasos.
Sin duda. Su rápido tiempo de arranque y su portabilidad lo hacen ideal para escenarios de código azul, permitiendo una evaluación rápida de la PEA, el taponamiento o la distensión del VD.
While it will not replace a full echocardiography system for advanced quantification, a 2011 study of 349 patients found handheld ejection-fraction estimates within a mean 1.8% of high-end echocardiography, with no pericardial effusion missed.
Yes. You can securely transfer scans to PACS or EMR systems through Wi-Fi or a wired connection with annotations.
Absolutamente. Compacto, alimentado por pilas e inalámbrico, Suresult es ideal para equipos de emergencias médicas, clínicas rurales o misiones humanitarias, donde es fundamental obtener imágenes cardiacas rápidas y fiables.