The Latest Cardiac and Vascular News
August 12, 2022 First-ever global consensus guidance published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: Cardiovascular Interventions Use of IVUS recommended in all phases of lower extremity arterial and venous revascularization procedures to guide clinical decisions The results come ahead of the multi-society roundtable sponsored by SCAI on peripheral IVUS […]
Highlights Group sales amounted to EUR 4.2 billion, with a 7% comparable sales decline mainly caused by continued supply shortages and prolonged lockdowns in China, on the back of 9% comparable sales growth in Q2 2021 Order book remains strong; comparable order intake increased 1% and includes a 5 percentage-points […]
July 12, 2022 Philips SmartSpeed AI-based software receives FDA 510(k) clearance, delivering breakthrough high-speed, high-resolution MR imaging Unique broad compatibility (97% of clinical protocols) allows faster and high-quality scans for virtually all patients with various conditions including those with implants Intelligent MR acceleration software helps drive increased MR department efficiency […]
For below-the-knee arterial dissection repair following balloon angioplasty, innovative medical technology shows sustained treatment effect and positive impact on quality of life for patients with critical limb ischemia (CLI) First and only FDA-approved device of its kind demonstrates consistently high rates of target limb salvage (93.9%) and freedom from clinically-driven […]
Co-registration of real-time intravascular ultrasound and/or iFR physiological assessment data onto motion-compensated angiograms aids percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedure planning, quantitative lesion measurement, stent choice and sizing, and therapy assessment Reduced need for contrast media enables broader access to PCI for patients at risk of acute kidney injury Ultra-low contrast […]
EchoNavigator 4.0 empowers heart teams with greater control of live fusion imaging plus new anatomical modeling and transseptal puncture guidance during minimally-invasive procedures Seamless integration and communication between Philips Ultrasound System – EPIQ CVxi – and Philips Image Guided Therapy System – Azurion – supports efficient fusion-imaging workflow for minimally-invasive treatment of structural heart disease Amsterdam, the Netherlands […]
First use of Philips’ breakthrough CavaClear solution to help patients with embedded IVC filters, including an athlete suffering from a 16-year old penetrating filter Only FDA-cleared solution for advanced IVC filter removal safely ablates tissue and removes embedded IVC filters in first patients In the USA, estimates show more than […]
April 11, 2022 Strategic 10-year agreement will support large-scale transformation of Oulu University Hospital and their aim to become ‘the smartest hospital in the world’ Philips’ latest diagnostic and interventional solutions and healthcare transformation services will help drive operational efficiency and improved outcomes, while also enhancing the patient and staff experience […]
Largest ever real-world analysis of Cardiac Implantable Electronic Device (CIED) infection treatment presented at the American College of Cardiology’s 71st Annual Scientific Session [1] demonstrates that approximately 4 in 5 patients are not treated according to HRS/EHRA Class I guidelines [2,3] for CIED infection In the absence of guideline-driven care, […]
April 1, 2022 Integrated portfolio for atrial fibrillation offers solutions across electrophysiology, cardiac implantable electronic device (CIED) lead extraction and ECG monitoring New release of KODEX-EPD cardiac imaging and mapping system from Philips incorporates new innovations for RF and cryoballoon therapy for cardiac arrhythmias Philips reinforces its commitment to facilitating adherence to international best-practice guidelines for […]
