Philips launches CT-guided intervention system for cardiac procedures
Royal Philips has introduced an integration between its Advanced Visualization Workspace and Azurion image-guided therapy platform that automatically synchronises pre-operative CT data with C-arm movement during percutaneous coronary intervention procedures. The announcement was made at the Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics 2025 meeting in San Francisco.
Automatic synchronisation streamlines cath lab workflow
The Follow C-arm capability automatically synchronises 3D reconstructions of coronary arteries with Azurion C-arm movement. As the C-arm angulation changes, the CT volume rotates in real time to match, providing interventionalists with corresponding 3D anatomical views without manual interaction. This integration combines detailed CT imaging insights with live X-ray guidance in the catheterisation laboratory.
Publications have demonstrated that leveraging coronary computed tomography angiography may reduce contrast medium use and radiation dose during interventional procedures, according to the company.
Addressing clinical workflow demands
The integration responds to the increasing use of coronary computed tomography angiography as a first-line diagnostic tool for coronary artery disease in global clinical guidelines. With more patients arriving at the cath lab with prior CT scans, physicians are seeking methods to incorporate this information into interventional workflows.
“By bringing pre-operative CT into the cath lab and linking it directly to the movement of the C-arm, Philips delivers a solution that helps interventionalists prepare for and execute PCI procedures with greater confidence,” said Mark Stoffels, Business Leader Image-Guided Therapy Systems at Philips. “This seamless integration is a significant step towards CT-guided PCI, aligning with our commitment to improving workflow efficiency and advancing patient care in interventional cardiology.”
Building on established platform
The development builds on Philips’ Azurion image-guided therapy platform, which has been used to treat more than 6.4 million patients annually across over 80 countries since its introduction in 2017. The platform is designed for integration of clinical applications in minimally invasive procedures.
The Follow C-arm capability as part of Philips Advanced Visualization Workspace may not be available in all markets. Healthcare providers should contact their Philips representative for specific market availability.
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