Magnetic Resonance (MR)

Philips MR will showcase for the first time k-t BLAST (k-space time Broad-use Linear Acquisition Speed-up Technique), a tool designed to significantly increase the speed of cardiac MR making it up to five times faster than current methods. As the fastest technology in the industry, k-t BLAST enables cine cardiac MR, the ability to view a sequence of cardiac images in a movie format, in single breath hold while still maintaining quality images. Philips k-t BLAST not only meets the needs of physicians by providing faster, higher quality cardiac MR, but makes the process more comfortable for patients who are unable to participate in multiple breath holds or endure longer scan times.


In addition, Philips 4D-TRAK MR Angiography (4D Time-Resolved Angiography using Keyhole) enables MR angiography up to 60 times faster for patients with suspected vascular disease. As the fastest 4D MRA in the industry, this system allows for high spatial resolution inflow studies at high frame rates, which is crucial for accurate diagnosis and efficient clinical routine use of cardiac MR.

Patient Monitoring

Also being shown at ACC is the new Philips Spirometry Module for continuous respiratory mechanics measurement. Continuous Spirometry has numerous clinical applications both in the operating room and intensive care units; such as its ability to help physicians accurately detect heart disorders, and monitor effects of therapy as well as respiratory status changes. Philips Spirometry provides continuous evaluation of the lung using Philips IntelliVue patient monitor displays and can increase patient safety through improved ventilation management by reducing ventilator-associated complications and reducing patient ventilation dependence.

Healthcare Informatics

Philips Healthcare Informatics group will highlight two new components of the Xcelera Cardiology Information Solutions portfolio that deliver simple tools to access, share and discuss clinical solutions. First, the upgraded Philips Xcelera Cath Lab Management module features productivity tools such as procedure logging and clinical documentation support to enable fast report generation via point-and-click pick lists. The enhancements help create smooth integration between Xcelera Cath Lab Management and hemodynamic monitoring systems for clinical data exchange, improving workflow and user interaction between the two systems.

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