GE originally was renown for their ultrasound machines that specialized in general imaging and radiology. As competition mounted, and other manufacturers began competing with GE in the ultrasound market, GE began to invest in creating various ultrasound series’, each one specializing in a particular type of imaging.
Phillips, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of Ultrasound systems, have, over the last few decades, produced some of the most popular ultrasound systems in the country. Manufacturing and producing various series of systems, the Philips HD series is widespread due to its economical pricing and reliability. Each systems has its own characteristics and unique advantages.
Ultrasound doppler imaging is the ability to estimate and measure blood flow through various veins, arteries and vessels. Generally portrayed as a moving picture on an ultrasound system screen, one can usually recognize a doppler test from the color flow that is visible on the ultrasound image.
The GE Logiqbook XP has been, and remains until today, one of the most reliable, durable, and versatile ultrasound machines available. The Mindray M5 is a more modern ultrasound system than the Logiqbook XP, but doesn’t have the same prestigious reputation.