The integrated cath lab also includes the Patient Care Monitor (PCM) and Central Station. The PCM is designed to monitor the patients vital signs and electronically chart the patient prior to and after the procedure. As a result, the data collected for reporting can encompass not only what occurs in the cath lab, but also what happens before and after the procedure.

To further streamline workflow in the cath lab, Philips has integrated Xcelera cardiovascular information management solution with the Patient Care Monitor and Series IV. The integrated PCM with Xcelera image review lets clinicians share cardiac images with patients and their families prior to and after procedures. Xcelera empowers users with the ability to combine the physiomonitoring and reporting of Series IV with the image management viewing, analysis and processing capabilities of Xcelera. Plus, Xcelera WebForum delivers anytime, anywhere access to Series IV reports, waveforms and images.


Philips integrated cath lab brings sense and simplicity to the cath lab, uniting X-ray, physiomonitoring, reporting and image management solutions that streamline lab operations. The patient and user benefits extend beyond the cath lab into the complete cardiovascular continuum of care, added Shafer.

New MR Upgrades with Faster, More Accurate Analysis Tools

Philips Achieva Extended MR Workspace was upgraded to meet a growing demand for faster and more accurate comprehensive cardiac MR. Clinicians now benefit from fast, semi-automated analysis tools, while patients have the opportunity to experience non-invasive, low risk exams.

Additionally, with the industry asking for faster cardiac MR solutions, Philips technologies like kt-BLAST help speed up cardiac MR by a factor of five.

Providing Access to High Tech through Refurbished Systems

The Diamond Select Allura FD10 Xper refurbished system from Philips represents an ideal opportunity for healthcare facilities to extend their resources and still enjoy quality systems. It retains all the technology that has made the Allura the number one single-plane cardiovascular system, while adding a new generation X-Ray Generator, new image processing and a new user interface.

The Xper functionality enables a better workflow and improves operational efficiency by customizing every exam to match individual physician preferences. The seamless integration and patient data privacy capabilities of the system ensure that images and information are available wherever they are needed.

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