What makes a Welch Allyn stethoscope better than other brands?
Three key elements differentiate Welch Allyn stethoscope: better performance, high quality, and more value. Performance: Welch Allyn Harvey and Elite cardiology stethoscopes are designed by the preeminent Dr. Proctor Harvey – the first and only “Master” of cardiology bestowed by the American College of Cardiology. Dr. Harvey designed these stethoscopes to accentuate the more important high-frequency ejection sounds, systolic clicks, and murmurs. Harvey and Elite stethoscopes also conform to the American Heart Association (AHA) guidelines that indicate a stethoscope should include a diaphragm (for high-frequency sounds) and bell (for low-frequency sounds). Some brands have only a diaphragm. AHA guidelines also indicate that “angulation of the binaural must suit the individual”; Harvey and Elite binaurals are adjustable, unlike other brands. Quality: Welch Allyn cardiology stethoscopes are rugged, using a triple-leaf adjustable spring between binaurals, compared to single- or double-leaf
