Common Questions
Are Invasive Cardiovascular Technologists the same as cardiac or vascular sonographers?
No, both professional careers are completely different. The term cardiovascular technologist is utilized for a broad category of medical professionals who assist physicians in diagnosing and treating heart and peripheral artery disease.
Our program trains Invasive Cardiovascular Technologists who use X-rays to assist physicians in the diagnosis and interventional treatments for cardiac and vascular disease. CVT’s assist the physician in fixing blockages and other issues within the heart and peripheral vessels.
Sonographers, incorrectly referred to as cardiovascular technologists, use ultrasound waves to acquire images that help physicians diagnose and plan treatments for cardiovascular diseases. Sonographers do not assist physicians with interventional procedures.
In short, Cardiology is intervention (repair) focused, while Ultrasound is diagnostic (image acquisition) focused
