Overview
Echocardiography is a powerful, non-invasive diagnostic tool that can be applied at the bedside. Its effectiveness requires a thorough understanding of both the technology that enables image acquisition and the clinical implications of the images. The University Cardiology Associates offer patients a hospital based laboratory with state of the art echocardiography equipment.
Images are acquired by highly skilled sonographers and interpreted by cardiologists with specific subspecialty training in echocardiography. The transportability of echocardiography allows us to offer these services to patients at our outpatient facilities on Tilley Drive in South Burlington as well as at area hospitals.
The laboratory is directed by Dr. Marc Tischler, a national authority, and is staffed by residents, students, and at least two fellows in training. Dr. Tischler is a hands-on director who spends his days in the laboratory, interpreting studies as well as teaching and mentoring residents and fellows. Because the laboratory is focused on research, teaching, and direct patient care, the attending faculty bring a depth of insight to interpretation of results that directly translates into improved clinical diagnosis, patient care, and outcomes.
