
Summit Doppler L500VA – Vista AVS Vascular Doppler Review
As a part of their Vista AVS line of vascular doppler systems, Summit Doppler released their Summit Doppler L500VA – Vista AVS Vascular Doppler. We’ve reviewed one of its earlier counterparts (the L450VA) before and were able to conclude that it is a very powerful ABI testing machine. With the newer, and arguably more advanced, L500VA we hope to do the same.
Features
We were able to cover a lot of the Vista AVS’s features already with our review of the L450VA. It, and the L500VA, are very similar when it comes to its features, but certain modalities and accessories are provided only in this more recent model.
Tests Performed
What Summit Doppler has been able to provide with the L500VA is a very flexible testing system. Not only do we get the three different testing modalities, but we are also provided with the means of customizing how the tests are performed with the segmental testing feature.
Testing can be performed very easily by following the step-by-step instructions built into the system. Tests are also made even more efficient with the auto-inflating/deflating cuffs, the algorithms involved in the auto-reporting software, and the extra capabilities that allows for both TBI and Seated ABI Exams.
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SmartDop does not have a specific name for its reporting software. However, it is PC-based and can be used for creating full-page reports on the results of the examination. These reports are EMR-compatible and can thus be exported and stored for documentation, analysis, and reimbursement purposes.
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Without a doubt, the L500VA is leagues ahead of most of its competitors in the industry. It’s a very powerful machine, and it was built, very specifically, with efficiency and ease-of-use in mind. Of course, with the introduction of new ABI technology in the industry, this is not the most advanced system out there, but it certainly gets more than a passing grade.
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Pros and Cons
A list of pros and cons of the Summit Doppler L500VA – Vista AVS Vascular Doppler System.