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Cardionics

Innovative Simulators for Medical Training

The mission of Cardionics is to make the world a better place through life-saving medical education innovations in combination with the vision to provide the medical industry with reliable, high-quality products, which provide value to customers and partners worldwide. Together with the new partner 3B Scientific, Cardionics continues to set the pace for auscultation products and services through the development of unique, interactive, and experiential systems that integrate seamlessly into classroom, clinical, and telehealth applications.

Cardionics sets the standard in auscultation education, providing interactive and experiential learning systems that fit effortlessly into medical curricula. These solutions serve a diverse range of institutions, including:

  • Medical and nursing schools
  • Physician assistant programs
  • EMT and EMS training
  • Respiratory therapy and chiropractic colleges

Our Foundation & Legacy

1969
Founded by Dr. Abe Ravin, M.D., FACC

Founded in 1969 by Dr. Abe Ravin, M.D., FACC, Cardionics has been a pioneer in auscultation training and medical education. Dr. Ravin, a renowned cardiologist and professor of clinical medicine at the University of Colorado in Denver, developed the first auscultation simulator, enabling students to identify heart and lung sounds without a patient. His contributions to medical education earned him the prestigious “Gifted Teacher Award” from the American College of Cardiology.

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Acquired by 3B Scientific

2019
Joining the 3B Scientific Family

Since July 2019, Excellus Technologies, Inc. dba Cardionics (known as “Cardionics”)—a leader in auscultation simulation products— has been a part of 3B Scientific, the world’s leading manufacturer and marketer of anatomical models and medical simulation products for healthcare and patient education.

“Cardionics is a perfect addition to 3B Scientific’s line of Medical Education and Simulation Products,” said Todd Murray, CEO of 3B Scientific. “We continue to develop deep and broad penetration into the global medical simulation market and Cardionics auscultation products provide strong synergies and an excellent focused offering to complement the overall 3B Scientific simulation line.”

Key Features & Benefits

 

Extensive Sound Library

  • High-fidelity heart, lung, bowel, and bruit sounds
  • Includes both simulated and real patient recordings
  • Available for distance learning with SAM4 Online
 

Plug & Play Simulators

  • Ready to use right out of the box
  • Minimal training required for instructors and students
  • Supports self-directed learning
 

Versatile & Scalable Solutions

  • Ideal for classrooms, auditoriums, and online education
  • Supports large and small group instruction
  • Features adult and pediatric manikins in diverse skin tones