Philips Introduces New Imaging Tool to Help Physicians in Dealing with Treatment of Complex Cardiac Arrhythmias.ANDOVER, Mass. -- Royal Philips Electronics (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange : PHG; AEX AEX See: Amsterdam Exchange : PHI) today announced the commercial release of Philips EP navigator, an easy to use, innovative imaging tool that will support clinicians in the treatment of complex cardiac rhythm Noun 1. cardiac rhythm - the rhythm of a beating heart heart rhythm regular recurrence, rhythm - recurring at regular intervals atrioventricular nodal rhythm, nodal rhythm - the normal cardiac rhythm when the heart is controlled by the disorders. EP Navigator combines pre-interventional 3D CT images of a patients' cardiac anatomy with live X-ray fluoroscopy fluoroscopy /flu·o·ros·co·py/ (fldbobr-ros´kah-pe) examination by means of the fluoroscope. fluo·ros·co·py n. Examination by means of a fluoroscope. Also called radioscopy. catheter position information in a single image. This allows physicians to navigate more easily through the heart during complex procedures and enables them to work with greater confidence, in a more intuitive way. Cardiac arrhythmia cardiac arrhythmia n. See cardiac dysrhythmia. Cardiac arrhythmia An irregular heart rate or rhythm. Mentioned in: Holter Monitoring, Stress Test cardiac arrhythmia can drastically reduce the quality of a patient's life, and can also lead to serious health risks, including heart failure or stroke. These disorders are being diagnosed in increasing numbers throughout the world. For example, Atrial Fibrillation atrial fibrillation Irregular rhythm (arrhythmia) of contraction of the atria (upper heart chambers). The most common major arrhythmia, it may result as a consequence of increased fibrous tissue in the aging heart, of heart disease, or in association with severe infection. (AF), a specific type of heart rhythm disorder characterized by irregular, rapid beating of the atrial atrial /atri·al/ (a´tre-al) pertaining to an atrium. a·tri·al adj. Of or relating to an atrium. Atrial Having to do with the upper chambers of the heart. chambers, is found in about 2.2 million Americans and 4.5 million Europeans. Dr. Michael Orlov at Caritas St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Boston, Mass. is the first clinical user of this new product and is taking advantage of the new functionality EP navigator brings to St. Elizabeth's EP lab. "EP navigator allows me to instantly confirm the position of all catheters with respect to the patient's anatomy, in real-time, on a single image. It helped us to confirm difficult anatomy on several occasions when fluoroscopy and electro-anatomical mapping were ambiguous. Image registration is user-friendly and allows for easy adjustments when necessary. In complex ablation procedures, it is important to maintain good contact between the ablation catheter and the left atrial wall. EP navigator is an easy to use tool to visualize catheter position and help maintain this contact. The use of the tool will likely allow us to perform procedures with more confidence and efficiency." "We listen carefully to our electrophysiology customers, because we are determined to improve the EP lab and simplify the working environment by integrating information across the EP care cycle and helping clinicians develop new, less complex treatments," said Ronald Tabaksblat, vice president, electrophysiology for Philips Medical Systems. "EP navigator embodies sense and simplicity in that it leverages advanced technology to provide electrophysiologists an intuitive tool to perform complex procedures with more confidence." The EP navigator is available as an option with Philips Allura Xper family of cath lab solutions. About Royal Philips Electronics Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHI) is a global leader in healthcare, lifestyle and technology, delivering products, services and solutions through the brand promise of "sense and simplicity." Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 121,700 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide. With sales of USD USD In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the U.S. Dollar. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 34 billion (EUR EUR In currencies, this is the abbreviation for the Euro. Notes: The currency market, also known as the Foreign Exchange market, is the largest financial market in the world, with a daily average volume of over US $1 trillion. 27 billion) in 2006, the company is a market leader in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring systems, energy efficient lighting solutions, personal care and home appliances, as well as consumer electronics. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter. |
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