ANDOVER, Mass., June 12, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal
Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) today announced the
introduction of HeartModelA.I., a new
Anatomically Intelligent Ultrasound (AIUS) tool that brings
advanced quantification, automated 3D views and robust
reproducibility to cardiac ultrasound imaging. Philips' fastest 3D
AIUS ultrasound measurement method was unveiled today on its EPIQ 7
ultrasound system, Philips' first ultrasound with Anatomic
Intelligence capabilities, during the American Society of
Echocardiography (ASE) annual meeting in Boston, Mass.
Using HeartModelA.I., clinicians can quickly, easily
and confidently assess disease states, determine treatment, and
guide related therapies. In a recent comparison, exams with
HeartModelA.I. were shown to be three to six times
faster than conventional 2D exams in gathering left ventricular and
atrial dimensions and volumes (LV and LA), while offering the many
benefits of 3D imaging.1 With a rich digital database of
anatomical structural models and adaptive system technology,
HeartModelA.I. has access to advanced clinical
information that automatically adapts to variability in patient
anatomy. This knowledge-base identification and patient-specific
adaptation provides proven quantification of the left ventricle and
atrium, and display of routine apical views.
"Health systems are constantly looking for solutions to provide
the most efficient and effective way to an accurate diagnosis,"
said Ivan Salgo, MD, senior medical
director, Cardiovascular Ultrasound, Philips. "At Philips, we're
driving innovation in the cardiology space to help clinicians make
decisions early, fast and confidently. By combining AIUS with the
power of HeartModelA.I., we're using automatic
quantification and intelligence and our renowned image quality to
bring more diagnostic confidence to cardiac procedures and to
create more reproducible results."
HeartModelA.I. is part of a suite of new tools and
technologies available on Philips' EPIQ 7 ultrasound system. The
EPIQ 7 system is designed to enhance automation and reproducibility
to help address some of the most critical strains on overburdened
hospitals and healthcare systems challenged to provide higher
quality care at a lower cost. EPIQ 7 is known for its high-image
quality, advanced automation and reproducibility and best-in-class
ergonomic design.
"Traditionally, collecting and analyzing heart measurements have
been time-consuming, difficult processes with resulting variability
that can impact diagnostic confidence," said Dr. Roberto Lang, professor of medicine and director
of noninvasive cardiac imaging laboratories, University of Chicago Medicine. "Today's busy,
constrained clinical environments need simplified methods to help
provide high-quality care at low costs. Philips'
HeartModelA.I. helps take the variability out of
critical cardiac ultrasound measurements and enables time savings,
broader applicability and accurate data to inform better delivery
of care."
Philips has a rich history of innovations that redefine how care
is delivered. First to roll out Anatomical Intelligence on any
ultrasound, with the launch of EPIQ in 2013, Philips is continuing
to leverage its expertise in this area to pioneer organ models.
HeartModelA.I. will be made available on the EPIQ 7
ultrasound system in the U.S. beginning in August and globally by
the end of the year.
To learn more about AIUS and the full suite of Philips
innovative ultrasound solutions, please visit:
http://www.philips.com/ultrasound. Philips is showcasing its
HeartModelA.I. on the EPIQ 7 system at ASE in Booth 900
through Tuesday, June 16.
For more information on the launch of Philips'
HeartModelA.I. at ASE 2015 and additional announcements
at the upcoming European Society of Cardiology Congress in August,
visit: www.philips.com.
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well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through
meaningful innovation in the areas of Healthcare, Consumer
Lifestyle and Lighting. Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips posted 2014 sales of
EUR 21.4 billion and employs
approximately 108,000 employees with sales and services in more
than 100 countries. The company is a leader in cardiac care, acute
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1 Results are specific to the institution where they
were obtained and may not reflect the results achievable at other
institutions.
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