MR Cardiac for detailed quantification of cardiac function
Discover how Advanced Visualization Cardiac clinical portfolio helps you assessing myocardial function, volume, and scaring.
Redefining the game in advanced visualization cardiology
Diagnose and monitor heart diseases in a comprehensive manner. 3D models, maps, and other quantitative tools offer quick analysis support, designed to support diagnostic work. Bring advanced diagnostic imaging closer to the interventional suite by integrating your Allura / Azurion Interventional Suite with IntelliSpace Portal which automatically retrieves patient data from Portal for your scheduled patients.
- Calcium Scoring
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CT Calcium Scoring
One-click 3D calcium segmentationOne-click 3D segmentation and quantification for coronary arteries calcifications including mass, Agatston, and volume scores.
Benefits- Calcium scoring is achieved by performing automatic calculations on CT HU values in user-defined regions of interest.
- Supports ECG-gated and non ECG-gated images in DICOM format from Philips and other vendors (mass score can only be calculated for Philips CT scanners).
- The application incorporates parameters from the MESA (Multi Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis) database.
- Cardiac Plaque Assessment
CT Cardiac Plaque Assessment
Evaluate coronaries plaqueEnables performing cross-sectional measurements along the coronary arteries, and automatically calculates regional and global quantities of plaque volume.
Benefits- Provides automatic color-coded visualization of plaque content areas on vessel cross-sectional images.
- The user has the ability to edit the automatic results.
- Cardiac Viewer
CT Cardiac Viewer
Quick cardiac visualizationProvides a set of tools for the visualization of one or multiple cardiac phases using original images or MPR\MIP images in axial, coronal, sagittal or dedicated cardiac axes (short axis, horizontal long axis, and vertical long axis).
Benefits- Automatic removal of the rib-cage structures enables a 3D anatomical Volume Rendering image of the heart and the large blood vessels connected to it.
- The Viewer supports basic measurements as well as basic ventricular functional analysis based on “Area-Length” method to estimate end systolic volume (ESV), end diastolic volume (EDV), cardiac output (CO), and ejection fraction (EF).
- Comprehensive Cardiac Analysis (CCA)
CT Comprehensive Cardiac Analysis (CCA)
Comprehensive cardiac analysisDesigned to assist the user in viewing, analyzing and quantifying dedicated Cardiac CT Angiograms, mainly for coronary arteries analysis on Coronaries CT Angiogram (CCTA) data.
Benefits- Cardiac function measurements based on automatic 3D model-based whole-heart segmentation.
- Automatic extraction and visualization of the coronary tree.
- The user can edit and modify the segmentation and the derived parameters.
- MI Fusion
CT-MI Fusion
Fusing cardiac CT-MI imagesCardiac CT-MI Fusion incorporates support for myocardial perfusion imaging (MPI).
Benefits- Allows loading both gated and un-gated rest, and gated and
un-gated stress MI datasets simultaneously with the CT. - The MI images are displayed in the short axis and the two long axis planes.
- The axes definition is derived from the CT study.
- Dynamic Myocardial Perfusion (DMP)
CT Dynamic Myocardial Perfusion (DMP)
Dynamic color maps provide an assessment of myocardial riskProvides automatic and manual tools to help visualize and assess signal intensity differences (in Hounsfield Unit) focusing on the left ventricular myocardium, providing quantitative myocardial perfusion measurements for CT images.
Benefits- Supports axial, ECG-gated CTA images, consisting of multiple time shots within the same acquisition of the myocardial region over time (i.e. dynamic CT scans), after an injection of intravenous contrast.
- Automatic and manual tools providing quantitative myocardial perfusion parameters such as: Peak Enhancement, Time To Peak, Perfusion and Blood Volume, and provides color maps representation of the results and graphical representation of intensity curves.
- EP Planning
CT EP Planning
EP procedures planningCT EP Planning allows electrophysiologists to quickly identify anatomy relevant to the EP procedure.
Benefits- Provides, overall assessment of pulmonary veins, left atrial, and appendage anatomy, enabling the electrophysiologist to identify anatomy that may complicate the EP procedure.
- Myocardial Defect Assessment
CT Myocardial Defect Assessment
Assessing myocardial defectsRelies on the automatic 3D model-based whole-heart segmentation from the CCA application to provide visual and quantitative assessment of segmented, low-attenuation areas within the left ventricle myocardium from a single, gated cardiac CTA scan.
Benefits- Volumetric visualization of coronary arteries along with segmentation maps can be displayed as an overlay on top of a 3D myocardial surface.
- Quantitative information includes volume of low attenuation areas within the myocardium and their percentage out of the total myocardial volume.
- Spectral Advanced Vessel Analysis
CT Spectral Advanced Vessel Analysis
IQon Spectral CT FunctionalityBenefits- Bone removal on different energy levels.
- Spectral plots to characterize plaque and stenosis.
- Different energy results comparison.
- Evaluation of the extent of lumen occlusion.
- Spectral Comprehensive Cardiac Analysis
CT Spectral Comprehensive Cardiac Analysis
IQon Spectral CT FunctionalityProvides the ability to run cardiac segmentation on different energy levels, compare vessel curves with various spectral data types, and enhance the visual assessment of coronary vessel patency.
Benefits- Automatic chamber and coronary segmentation using mono-energetic images.
- Beam hardening reduction for: perfusion deficits visualization and calcified plaque visualization.
- Spectral Light Magic Glass
CT Spectral Light Magic Glass
Review spectral data in a range of not spectral-enhanced CT applicationsAllows retrospective use of spectral data that was saved in a series of spectral base images (SBI).
The fast launch of LMG allows review and identification of the most relevant results to be launched into the application for further analysis.
Benefits- The option is available from the following applications: Brain Perfusion, Functional CT, Liver Analysis, PAA, TAVI, Acute Multifunctional Review, Virtual Colonoscopy.
- Spectral Magic Glass can be launched only for CT images or images created on the Philips IQon Spectral CT.
- Spectral Magic Glass on PACS
CT Spectral Magic Glass on PACS*
IQon Spectral CT Functionality
IQon Spectral CT is the only scanner to offer CT Spectral Light Magic Glass and CT Spectral Magic Glass on PACS, helping radiologists review and analyze multiple layers of spectral data at once, including on their PACS.
Benefits- On-demand simultaneous analysis of multiple spectral results for an Region Of Interest (ROI).
- Integrates into a health system’s current PACS setup for certain PACS vendors.
- Spectral results viewable, during a routine reading.
- Enterprise-wide spectral viewing and analysis allows access to capabilities virtually anywhere in the organization.
* Standard with the CT Spectral option on IntelliSpace Portal.- TAVI Planning
CT TAVI Planning
CT imaging in TAVI to advance patient careProvides 2D and 3D visualization and automated measurements designed to assist in proper TAVI-device sizing, on contrast-enhanced, prospectively ECG-gated axial or retrospectively gated helical CT images.
Benefits- Area and diameter calculations for the aortic annulus, LVOT, sinotubular junction, sinus of valsalva and ascending aorta planes, as well as distance to coronary ostia from the annulus plane.
- Tools such as inspection of minimal diameter, calcifications and vessel tortuosity, to assess the peripheral vessels along the access route.
- 3D segmentation and visualization of aortic valve calcifications.
- 3D Modeling
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3D Modeling
Streamlined modeling workflowAllows to view volumetric images of anatomical structures, perform segmentation, edit and combine segmented elements (tissues) into a 3D model.
Benefits- Studies of CT & MR can be used for creating a single 3D model of the same patient. The application provides tools that allow the user to align between the volumes of interest in the images.
- 3D Modeling batches files can be easily exported in standard formats such as STL, with the option to also provide a 3D PDF as an additional means for results sharing with 3D printing or other services* .
- The user may determine the information related to the exported elements of the 3D model such as smoothness and output mesh size.
- Contours can also be exported as RT Structures.
*3D models are not intended for diagnostic use.- Advanced Vessel Analysis (AVA)
Multi Modality Advanced Vessel Analysis (AVA)
Comprehensive vascular analysis planningDesigned to examine and quantify different types of vascular lesions from CTA and MRA scans. It accommodates different modes of inspection, allows labeling different vascular lesions, and helps navigating through multiple findings.
Demonstrated to reduce the post-processing time by 50% when compared to manual Head & Neck CT angiography (CTA) analysis*.
Benefits- Ability to choose which Head & Neck Bone Removal method to be used (Standard vs. Smooth).
- Customizable Volume rendering “smoothness” for the 3D Head & Neck vascular structure using a smoothness control.
* Ardley N et al. Efficacy of a new post processing workflow for CTA head and neck. ECR 2013 / C-1760.- Cardiac
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MR Cardiac
Detailed quantification of cardiac functionIncludes a viewer and functional analysis. The MR Cardiac Viewer allows side-by-side review of single, multiple or all available cardiac series in a default or in a user-defined viewing protocol. It automatically links multiple series in respect to DICOM geometry, zoom/pan, time and position link for qualitative assessment and analysis in AHA 17 segment templates of the MRC data types. It supports basic measurements and screen captures.
Benefits- The application provides semi-automatic and manual tools for segmentation.
- Results are calculated based on the Simpson method. The user has an option to apply automatic papillary muscles extraction if desired.
- Results tables can be configured by the user, and values indexed by Body Surface Area (BSA).
- RV segmentation workflow is simplified to be harmonized with LV, and enhance visibility of the phase-prorogation capability.
- Left ventricle volumetric analysis based on single or multi-slice, multi-phase or real-time dynamic 2 Chambers and/or 4 Chambers long axis image acquisitions is also supported based on the Area Length Ejection Fraction (ALEF) single or bi-planar method.
- All results and screen captures can be collected, saved and exported by the user in a Findings Navigator functionality.
- Cardiac Quantitative Mapping
MR Cardiac Quantitative Mapping
Assess myocardial tissue characteristicsThe MR Cardiac Quantitative Mapping helps you assess and review myocardial tissue characteristics in multiple, user-defined, field-strength specific lookup tables.
Benefits- Review global and diffuse myocardial pathologies by means of T1 maps, T2 maps, and T2* maps.
- Manual and automatic motion correction tools are provided which may enhance map calculations.
- Expended acquisitions support: Molli, shMolli, SASHA, T2prep.
- Cardiac Temporal Enhancement
MR Cardiac Temporal Enhancement
Support assessing temporal enhancements of the myocardiumFacilitates myocardial analysis of dynamically resolved cardiac data (multi-slice, dynamics) and enables comparison of rest and stress studies.
Benefits- Results are presented using either the AHA standardized or adapted bull’s eye views.
- The package includes a correction algorithm and manual tools to correct frame-to-frame heart displacements caused by breathing.
- Cardiac Whole Heart
MR Cardiac Whole Heart
Detailed 3D visualization of the segmented heartAllows 3D visualization of the heart and vessels anatomy on T1 3D or MRA acquisition. Manual editing tools as well as semi-automatic tools based on seed- and mask-based segmentation can be used as well as full automatic model-based heart segmentation.
Benefits- The segmentation can be manually corrected with editing tools until the user has reached the defined image details.
- The 3D visualization can be saved with a batch tool or the user can create and export the segmented objects in VTK or STL format.
- QFlow
MR QFlow
Visualizing and quantifying blood flow dynamicsSupports visualization and quantification of blood flow dynamics by assisting in review of MR phase-contrast data, on vascular region of interest segmented manually, or semi-automatically. Qflow analysis is integrated as part of MR Cardiac Suite allowing flow and functional analysis in one suite with combined reporting.
Benefits- Quantification includes the following parameters: stroke volume, regurgitant fraction, forward and backward flow volumes, flux, stroke distance, mean velocity, maximum velocity, minimum velocity, peak velocity, vessel area, peak pressure gradient, E/A ratio and deceleration time.
- The application supports manual background Correction (BC) to correct for phase (velocity) offset.
- Astonish Reconstruction
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NM Astonish Reconstruction
Enhance SPECT resolutionNM Astonish Reconstruction is an advanced reconstruction option that uses a matched dual filtering technique to minimize noise and improve reconstructed image resolution and uniformity.
Benefits- Enables half-time cardiac SPECT imaging using supported Philips systems for improved workflow efficiency while maintaining image quality.
- By improving signal-to-noise ratio, it can provide equivalent image quality which may shorten SPECT scan times to achieve increased throughput, enhanced patient comfort, and reduced motion-induced artifacts.
- NM Astonish Reconstruction is compatible with the following Philips cameras only: CardioMD (acquisition software v2.x), Forte, BrightView, BrightView X,BrightView XCT, SkyLight, and Precedence.
- Can be applied to SPECT studies using Tc-99m, TI-201, In-111, Ga-67, I-123, or I-131 and used for most Molecular Imaging procedures.
- A CT attenuation map can be used in conjunction with NM Astonish Reconstruction to provide attenuation correction.
- Cedars-Sinai Cardiac Suite 2017
NM Cedars Sinai Cardiac Suite 2017*
Advanced cardiac quantificationProvides comprehensive cardiac quantification tools for gated, perfusion, and blood pool SPECT and quantitative PET. The Cedars-Sinai Cardiac Suite 2017 application provides efficient workflow for study interpretation with integration of perfusion and function.
Benefits- Automated RV contouring, quantification and analysis.
- Manual perfusion polar map defect editor.
- User customizable viewing layouts.
- Enhanced Phase Analysis algorithm, Smart Launch, color pallet editor.
- QGS, QPS, QBP analysis.
- QPET analysis.
* Not available for sale in all countries. Please check for availability in specific countries.- Corridor4DM 2018
NM Corridor4DM 2018*
SPECT and PET cardiovascular quantification, review, and reportingDesigned for advanced cardiovascular quantification and image display, and includes intelligent workflow and quality assurance measures for increased confidence. Quantifies myocardial perfusion, function, and viability using multiple review screens, with integrated reporting through customizable templates.
Benefits- Quantifies, displays, and provides reporting for SPECT and PET myocardial perfusion and function, PET FDG metabolism, and SPECT blood pool studies in a single, configurable application.
- Provides tools to generate and review DICOM static and multi-frame secondary screen captures.
- Configurable for different workflows, protocols, and preferences.
- LV surface estimation and quantification.
* Corridor4DM is a registered trademark of Invia, LLC.- Emory Cardiac Toolbox (ECTb) SyncTool
Emory Cardiac Toolbox (ECTb) SyncTool*
Assess cardiac mechanic dyssynchronyEmory Cardiac Toolbox (ECTb) SyncTool provides an objective evaluation of left ventricular (LV) dyssynchrony using phase analysis.
Benefits- Provides additional prognostic information that can be obtained from 3D perfusion images, such as the presence and location of scar tissue.
- Review screen includes phase polar maps, phase histograms, and a summary of systolic wall thickening analysis including peak phase and standard deviation of the phase distribution.
*Emory Cardiac Toolbox, ECTb, HeartFusion, and SyncTool are registered trademarks of Emory University.- Emory Cardiac Toolbox (ECTb) HeartFusion
Emory Cardiac Toolbox (ECTb) HeartFusion*
Evaluate fused coronary anatomyEmory Cardiac Toolbox (ECTb) HeartFusion offers fusion of a patient’s coronary tree from cardiac CT angiography with MI perfusion images.
Benefits- Helps correlate stenosis with perfusion defects and identify muscle mass at risk.
*Emory Cardiac Toolbox, ECTb, HeartFusion, and SyncTool are registered trademarks of Emory University.- Emory Cardiac Toolbox (ECTb) v4.2
- Mirada Viewer
Mirada NM Viewer: Mirada XD 3.6*
Enhanced user experience for NM reading with a leading NM viewing solutionA comprehensive NM solution, designed to enhance productivity of PET/CT and NM reading. It offers a solution for handling multiple studies requiring rigorous quantification of MV data**.
Benefits- Quick and configurable protocols for efficient reading.
- Lesion tracking and treatment response.
- Exportable tables and graphs.
- PET\CT and PET\CT\MR registration.
* Mirada is a registered trademark of Mirada inc.
** Please contact local Philips representative for details on multivendor coverage.- Viewing (in MMV)
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XA Viewing (in MMV)
Comprehensive reviewing tool for multiple modalities, all in a single viewerThe Multi Modality Viewer (MMV) now supports viewing and post processing of angiography images and series. Review and perform analysis of angiographic imaging alongside other modalities for a comprehensive review of the patient case. Perform vascular processing of images (Digital Subtraction Angiography) – subtraction, pixel shifting and land marking. Include key images into the generic MMV report. Prior to the intervention, relevant diagnostic (MR and or CT) data can be bookmarked and automatically retrieved upon patient selection in the Allura, or the Azurion suites.
Benefits- Enable a comprehensive review of a patient case across all modalities – CT/MR/NM/US/Angio – in a single environment.
- Advance viewing and post-processing (DSA) of angiographic images and series.
- Annotate and perform basic measurements on images (provided the image is pre-calibrated).
- Automatic retrieval of relevant diagnostic (CT and/or MR) data to support the intervention using iBookmark.
- Reporting also supported; key images can be send to an MMV generic report.
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