Portable Cardiac Ultrasound Machine: Handheld Echo (2026)

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Quick answer

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

CD2$2,697 · echo + vascular lines PD2$2,316 · CW Doppler D3Ultra$2,976 · echo, lung & abdomen

Suresult CD2 phased and linear dual-head handheld ultrasound probe — CD2 · phased head for the heart, linear head for lines

The echo atlas

Eight echo windows, captured by buyers on four Suresult handhelds

Unedited clinical captures · four devices, one software · select any image to enlarge

Captured by Suresult buyers on their own devices: 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. On-screen headers are demo entries, not patient data.

Parasternal2 windows

Parasternal long axis ultrasound view on a Suresult handheld — Parasternal long axis on the 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.

Short axis with M-mode ultrasound view on a Suresult handheld — Short axis with M-mode on the CD2
A parasternal short-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

Apical four-chamber ultrasound view on a Suresult handheld — Apical four-chamber on the PD1
All four chambers from the apex on the dedicated phased-array PD1, 16 cm depth, 2.2 MHz. The window for a visual ejection-fraction estimate and for comparing the two ventricles.

Apical window ultrasound view on a Suresult handheld — Apical window on the 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

Pericardial effusion ultrasound view on a Suresult handheld — Pericardial effusion on the 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.

Inferior vena cava ultrasound view on a Suresult handheld — Inferior vena cava on the D3Ultra
The IVC entering the right atrium, labelled on screen by a German buyer on his D3Ultra. Caval size and collapse read volume status before fluids are given.

Doppler & lung2 windows

Color Doppler ultrasound view on a Suresult handheld — Color Doppler on the cardiac preset
Color flow inside the sector on a D3 handheld: 2.5 MHz, 12 cm depth, PRF 5 kHz on the on-screen header. Direction and turbulence across a valve at a glance.

Lung B-lines ultrasound view on a Suresult handheld — Lung B-lines on the 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.

Parasternal long axis echo on a Suresult D3Pro

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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

MOST CHOSEN Suresult CD2

Cardiology or ICU, with vascular accessCD2

A 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 now View CD2 →

Valve velocities matter to youPD2

A 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 now View PD2 →

Echo is one exam among severalD3Ultra

The 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 now D3Ultra 보기 →

Scanner comparison

Seven Suresult portable cardiac ultrasound machines, compared

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모델	가격	빈도	깊이	최상의 대상
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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	결과	Clarius PA HD3	버터플라이 iQ3	GE 브이스캔 에어 SL
심장 영상 검사	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 crystal, cardiac preset	Sector + linear dual probe, 24 cm
Device price	$2,139–$2,976, published	$3,595 published	$3,899 published	$4,999 published
구독	None: software included	$595/year membership, or $2,500 one-time option	Required: $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)

Where Suresult wins

Eight windows, documented.Every capture in the atlas is an unedited buyer scan across four 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.

The five-year math

Clarius’s $595/year membership is $2,975 by year five, before the PA HD3 itself is paid for. Butterfly’s required plan adds $1,495–$2,100.

Years of ownership: 5CD2, paid once$2,697Clarius PA HD3: scanner + membership$595$595$595$595$595= $2,975 in fees alone by year five

Three models, one decision

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D3Ultra

D3초볼록 선형 위상 다목적 핸드헬드 초음파

빈도: 볼록형/위상 조절형 프로브 3.2/5.0MHz 선형 프로브 7.5/10MHz

스캔 깊이: 선형: 20~100mm, 볼록 및 위상 조절형: 90~300mm

심장학

The phased array probe (3.2/5.0 MHz, 90-300 mm, 60° angle) is tailored for cardiac imaging—think echocardiography with clear views of chambers and valves. M-Mode, PW Doppler, and measurements like EF and SV make it a practical tool for quick bedside assessments. It’s not a full echo machine, but it’s got the chops for point-of-care work.

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D3Pro

D3Pro Dual-Head 3-in-1 Wireless Ultrasound Scanner

빈도: 볼록형/위상 조절형 프로브 3.2/5.0MHz, 선형 프로브 7.5/10MHz

스캔 깊이: 볼록/위상 프로브: 90~305mm, 선형 프로브: 20~80mm

심장학

위상 배열 프로브(3.2/5.0MHz, 60°, 90-305mm)를 사용하면 192개의 소자 덕분에 심실, 판막, 벽 운동 등 병상에서 안정적인 초음파 영상을 선명하게 확인할 수 있습니다. M-모드와 PW 도플러를 통해 박출률이나 심박출량과 같은 지표를 측정할 수 있으며, 3시간 지속되는 배터리 수명으로 회진 시간 내내 사용이 가능합니다. 257g의 가벼운 무게 덕분에 심장 상담 시 간편하게 휴대하며 사용할 수 있습니다.

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최고의 선택

CD2

컬러 도플러가 장착된 CD2 위상 선형 듀얼 헤드 초음파 192 소자

빈도: 위상 변조 프로브 2.2/3.6MHz, 선형 프로브 7.5/10MHz

스캔 깊이: 위상 프로브: 90~190mm, 선형 프로브: 20~100mm

심장학

CD2의 위상 배열 프로브(2.2/3.6MHz, 90-190mm, 80° 각도)는 병상 심초음파 검사에 최적화되어 있어 심실과 판막을 선명하게 보여줍니다. M-모드, PW 도플러, 그리고 박출률(EF) 및 심박출량(SV)과 같은 측정 기능을 갖추고 있어 신속한 심장 평가에 이상적입니다. 선형 프로브(7.5/10MHz, 최대 100mm)는 혈관 접근 기능을 추가하여, 이동이 잦은 심장 전문의에게 2-in-1 솔루션과 같은 역할을 합니다.

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Before you buy

What to check before buying a portable cardiac ultrasound machine

What is the best portable cardiac ultrasound machine?

For cardiology and intensive care, the Suresult CD2 is the strongest fit: a phased head for the echo windows and a 192-element linear head for central lines. When valve velocities matter, the PD2 adds continuous-wave Doppler. For a practice where echo is one exam among several, the D3Ultra carries phased, convex and linear heads in one probe.

Do I need a phased-array probe for cardiac ultrasound?

Yes for the parasternal and apical windows, which are imaged between the ribs. A phased array has a small footprint and a wide sector, which is what those windows need. A convex head can reach the subcostal window and the IVC, which is why the D3 family carries both.

Can a handheld ultrasound estimate ejection fraction?

A handheld gives a visual ejection-fraction estimate from the parasternal and apical windows, with M-mode and calipers on screen. A 2011 study of 349 patients found hand-held EF estimates within 2% of high-end echocardiography on average. It is a focused assessment, not a full quantitative echo.

How much does a portable cardiac ultrasound machine cost?

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 $3,595–$4,999 before subscription fees.

What is the real five-year cost?

Add the device price to five years of any membership fee, then add import duties if the list price is US-only. Clarius’s $595/year membership is $2,975 by year five; Butterfly’s required plan adds $1,495–$2,100. Suresult scanners carry no subscription.

Can a handheld see a pericardial effusion?

Yes. The atlas on this page includes a large effusion captured live on a D3Ultra, and in the 2011 comparison study no effusion was missed by the hand-held scanner. Effusion and tamponade physiology are core cardiac point-of-care questions.

Does the same probe do lung and IVC?

Yes. The phased head images lung B-lines and the IVC as well as the heart, and the atlas shows both on a D3Ultra. Volume status, lung water and pump function can be read in one bedside pass.

Is a handheld good enough for cardiac POCUS, or do I need a cart echo?

A handheld covers focused cardiac ultrasound: pump function, effusion, volume status and gross valve disease. A comprehensive echocardiogram with strain, full Doppler quantification or transesophageal imaging stays on a cart system.

Which handheld has continuous-wave Doppler?

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

Top 8 handheld cardiac ultrasound probes

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 training

The POCUS primer: where handhelds fit, and how clinics adopt them.

Read the guide → Ultrasound for critical care

Shock, lung and lines: the ICU side of the same probe.

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Phased Array Probes

Low-frequency (2–5 MHz) phased array probe for real-time visualization of cardiac motion, chamber size, and valve motion in rich, artifact-free detail.

전체 도플러 제품군

Color, Power, Pulsed-Wave, and M-Mode Doppler to assess valvular flow, diastolic function, ejection fraction, and IVC variability in real time.

Streamlined Cardiac Presets & One-Touch Measurements

Quick-access cardiac imaging with automated measurements for EF, TAPSE, and fractional shortening to aid fast clinical decisions.

Portable Design for Bedside and Emergency Use

Lightweight, preferably cable-free, and fast to disinfect, necessary for critical care, ER, and outpatient cardiac follow-up visits.

Secure Image Sharing and Reporting Integration

Capable of capturing, annotating, and sharing scans with PACS integration for collaborative care and documentation.

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5가지 스캔 모드

B 모드

M 모드

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B-모드

길이, 면적/둘레, 각도, 선분, 거리
Depth and angle readouts for needle and injection guidance
Obstetric biometrics (gestational age, EFW) when your caseload needs them

B+M 모드

심박수, 시간, 거리
좌심실 내경 (LVIDd, LVIDs)
박출 분율(EF), 박출량(SV)

B+PW 모드

속도, 심박수, S/D 비율, 수심
선박 유량 자동 측정
최대 수축기 속도(PS), 이완기 말기 속도(ED)
시간 평균 최대 속도(TAMAX), 시간 평균 평균 속도(TAMEAN)
맥동 지수(PI), 저항 지수(RI)
선박 직경 (DIAM), 유량 (FL)

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최대 1000 프레임 (≈165초) 미묘한 디테일 하나하나까지 포착하기 위한 연속적인 움직임.

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자주 묻는 질문

Does Suresult handheld ultrasound support real-time measurements like ejection fraction or IVC collapsibility?

Absolutely. Our models offer built-in calculation tools for EF estimation, IVC collapsibility, and fractional shortening to support fast, informed decisions.

Is Color Doppler available in handheld cardiac ultrasound devices?

Yes. Suresult includes Color and PW Doppler modes for evaluating valvular regurgitation, stenosis, and flow patterns across chambers and vessels.

Can I use a Suresult handheld device in code blue or cardiac arrest situations?

Definitely. Its rapid boot-up time and portability make it ideal for code blue scenarios, allowing quick assessment of PEA, tamponade, or RV strain.

How accurate is a handheld echo compared to a full TTE machine?

While it won’t replace a full echocardiography system for advanced quantification, handheld echoes provide over 90% agreement in most basic assessments, especially for LV function and pericardial effusion.

Does the device integrate with cardiology reporting software or EMRs?

Yes. You can securely transfer scans to PACS or EMR systems through Wi-Fi or a wired connection with annotations.

Is it suitable for cardiac imaging in rural or emergency settings?

Absolutely. Compact, battery-powered, and wireless, Suresult is ideal for EMS teams, rural clinics, or humanitarian missions, where rapid, reliable cardiac imaging is critical.