Philips announces European availability of innovations to advance personalized and efficient cardiac care at EuroPCR 2021 - Seite 2

European debut of Philips OmniWire Pressure Guide Wire
Philips OmniWire Pressure Guide Wire, the world’s first solid-core pressure wire for coronary artery interventions, has received CE marking and is now available in Europe [2]. With its breakthrough solid-core construction, physicians can more easily maneuver the wire in the patient’s circulatory system to measure blood pressure along the vessel and guide the delivery of catheters and stents. OmniWire supports iFR and FFR measurements, which can be co-registered onto angiograms to precisely identify the parts of a vessel that require treatment.

Introduction of Philips Laser System
The new Philips Laser System offers plug-and-play simplicity for coronary and peripheral atherectomy procedures. The catheters compatible with the Philips Laser System are indicated in more vessel types than any other atherectomy device, and it is the only laser atherectomy technology proven for in-stent restenosis (ISR) in both coronary and peripheral vasculature [3,4]. In addition, the system is also the only laser system available for lead extraction procedures (the removal of pacemaker or defibrillator leads around the heart). Smaller, lighter and more maneuverable, the system starts up within 30 seconds and has an intuitive touch-screen interface with guided workflow prompts that minimize the need for technician training.

Also being showcased at EuroPCR is the recently-introduced Philips Interventional Hemodynamic System with Patient Monitor IntelliVue X3 which provides advanced hemodynamic (blood flow) measurements at the tableside in the cath lab and continuous monitoring of key vital signs throughout the patient journey. In addition, Philips Cardiovascular Imaging and Information Manager – IntelliSpace Cardiovascular – supports informed decision-making by providing a comprehensive overview of the patient’s cardiovascular care continuum and helps save time and unnecessary work and significantly improves efficiency and workflow.

As demands on cardiology departments continue to increase, clinicians and administrators are balancing the delivery of high-quality care and optimal outcomes with pressure to increase efficiency and care for more patients. Definitive diagnostics, innovative procedures, and personalized patient management are essential to helping address these demands. Philips provides a unique portfolio of solutions centered on its next-generation Image Guided Therapy System – Azurion. Individually, the company’s innovations help to solve some of cardiology’s most significant daily challenges, and together they connect throughout the care pathway to create a powerful ecosystem that helps realize the vision of delivering better cardiac care with greater efficiency. For more information visit www.philips.com/cardiology.