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I want to know what is the difference between general and cardiac vascular ultrasound?

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Ultrasound: The principles and machines are the same, the techniques, software and applications are specific to the area studied.

Dr Koch agreed

Answered 6/22/2013

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Dr. Rick Koch answered

Ultrasound: The machines and operators are uniquely trained or designed for evaluation of these different structures.

Dr Shafique agreed

Answered 6/22/2013

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