integrated cath lab provides easier access to clinical data

Philips integrated cath lab provides easier access to clinical data for simplified interventional care

22 October 2007

New interventional tools, IT offerings and live demonstrations at TCT also illustrate improvements in imaging, connectivity and workflow that facilitate more timely diagnosis and treatment

WASHINGTON– Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) today demonstrated a range of technologies that enhance workflow by incorporating key visualization, image analysis and patient data management tools into the catheterization (cath) lab. These product innovations will be on display at the Cardiovascular Research Foundation’s (CRF) nineteenth annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT) scientific symposium in Washington, D.C.

In Philips unique integrated cath lab approach, advanced imaging solutions encompassing computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance (MR) help clinicians spot and diagnose the first signs of heart abnormalities. Next, cardiovascular X-ray technologies are complemented by hemodynamic monitoring, charting, post-procedure reporting and cardiovascular image management solutions, delivering clinical data when and where it is needed to help manage a patient from early diagnosis to treatment to wellness and follow-up.

“As a patient undergoes a variety of treatment options for cardiovascular disease, Philips’ flexible cath lab products integrate important patient data from around the hospital to foster better collaboration between cardiologists and the clinicians that provide diagnosis planning and treatment,” said Bert van Meurs, senior vice president, cardio/vascular X-ray, for Philips Medical Systems. “At TCT, we are showcasing a suite of patient-focused, integrated clinical information and imaging technologies that seek to help providers diagnose and treat patients better, faster and more cost-effectively. Philips aims to help healthcare facilities optimize workflow, increase productivity and address increasing demands for higher quality care at lower costs.”

New Xper system release increases confidence for PCI and hybrid procedures

Demonstrating compatibility announced in March 2007, Philips will display Volcano’s s5i intravascular ultrasound (IVUS) system in its booth. Philips is committed to providing tools to enhance percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) technique, including its latest version of StentBoost (including both lumen and stent views), as well as Volcano’s integrated IVUS. IVUS provides detailed and accurate measurements of lumen and vessel size, plaque area and volume. These measurements allow physicians to make more informed decisions during PCI.

Philips is also demonstrating a new Xper system release that features the new Xper table optimized for hybrid procedures involving both interventionalists and cardiothoracic surgeons. This introduction also marks the production release of Philips CT TrueView. The system allows direct importation of CT Angiography (CTA) from Philips Extended Brilliance Workspace, into the Philips Xper cath lab.

Live TCT demonstrations illustrate new heart visualizations

Philips Live 3D Transesophageal Echo (TEE) application enables cardiologists, cardiac surgeons and interventionalists, anesthesiologists and echocardiographers to view multiple perspectives of the heart. The Live 3D TEE is the result of combining and miniaturizing two cutting-edge technologies: the 3D power of xMATRIX technology and the exceptional image clarity of PureWave crystal technology. This combination provides heart specialists with additional information for diagnosis, treatment planning, monitoring and assessment, which was previously unavailable to them.

A pair of live demonstrations presented at this year’s TCT by Dr. John Carroll, chief of cardiology and director of Cardiac & Vascular Center, University of Colorado Hospital, will showcase the Philips Live 3D TEE application’s unique capabilities and a presentation on the next generation of 3D coronary angiography (3D-CA). Illustrating Philips commitment to collaborate with leading clinical sites, these advanced technologies were co-developed with the University of Colorado.

“Real Time 3-D TEE for Image Guidance of Mitral Valve Interventions”
October 24, 2007
Time: 9:00 a.m. EDT
Location: Structural Heart Disease Auditorium, Washington Convention Center

“Next Generation 3-D Coronary Reconstruction Using 180 Degree Single Injection Rotational Angiography for Percutaneous Coronary Intervention Guidance”
October 24, 2007
Time: 4:30 p.m. EDT
Location: Main Arena, Washington Convention Center

Integrating patient data management technologies to enhance cath lab workflow

Philips recognizes the challenge clinicians face in acquiring, processing, managing, and especially sharing the volumes of relevant clinical information with various caregivers to support clinical decisions and ensure quality care levels. Now available, the Philips Xcelera R2 cardiovascular information management solution provides a scalable central workspace for nearly all imaging modalities used in cardiology. Additionally, Xcelera bridges the clinical information gap between diagnostic cardiology, invasive cardiology and electrocardiography (ECG) management by providing rational interoperability across these unique, yet related domains. Simplified access to all relevant information facilitates knowledge-sharing, saves time and helps to improve patient management at lower costs.

In addition to Xcelera’s image management and analysis capabilities in the cath lab, Philips Xper Information Management enhances workflow before, during and after interventions. During procedures, Xper Information Management features comprehensive hemodynamic monitoring and charting, as it precisely captures and integrates data at the point of care. To expedite post-procedure workflow, Xper Information Management presents robust clinical reporting and data mining capabilities integrated with the system database, charting and scrapers.