Precisely capturing and integrating data at the point of care in the cardiac cath lab can enhance quality, improve productivity and help clinicians by transforming data into accurate, useful information. Philips is responding to these needs with the introduction of Xper Information Management, its new cardiovascular workflow solution. This product suite features the latest evolution of Philips award-winning physiomonitoring technology, as well as a variety of new innovations for reporting, scheduling, inventory and intelligent data management. Xper Information Management is more than a cath lab solution, as it encompasses pre- and post-cath holding, physician review with reporting and administrative and systems management. With user-centric navigation and tools that enhance efficiency on multiple levels, this new solution simplifies workflow for all cardiovascular professionals so they can focus on delivering quality patient care.

In addition, the following products were also be on display at ACC:


* Philips X7-2 ultrasound transducer combines xMATRIX and PureWave crystal technology into a remarkably compact size. The first real-time 3D transducer optimized for pediatric echo examinations, the X7-2 allows the echocardiologist to capture high-quality, volumetric images of the heart in young children. Part of a robust pediatric and congenital heart disease package, the X7-2 brings the benefits of Live 3D echo to small patients.
* CardioMD with Astonish software features a compact, fixed 90-degree nuclear cardiology camera with performance that meets or exceeds American Society of Nuclear Cardiology (ASNC) guidelines. It offers proven attenuation correction (AC) technology and truncation compensation to maximize diagnostic accuracy and clinical usefulness. The Astonish advanced reconstruction algorithms can reduce cardiac acquisition times by 50 percent while maintaining image quality.
* TraceMasterVue B.02 collects ECG data from multiple sources within and beyond the walls of the hospital including Philips PageWriter cardiographs, Philips IntelliVue patient monitors, Philips telemetry systems, Philips HeartStart MRx defibrillators and more. It offers clinicians easy access to the ECG data they need to make critical assessment and treatment decisions.

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[i] National Heart Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI). Web Site accessed on March 15, 2007.

[ii] University of Michigan. Web Site accessed on March 15, 2007.

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