Philips received FDA 510(k) clearance for SmartHeart, which happens to be an AI-powered cardiac MR planning solution. It is well to be noted that SmartHeart automates 14 standard and advanced cardiac views in under 30 seconds, thereby reducing manual adjustments along with operator variability.
The SmartHeart goes on to simplify one of the most technically demanding MRI exams, easing the workload of technologist and at the same time making sure of an image quality that’s consistent.
When it comes to patient comfort, the SmartHeart cuts the number of breath holds by almost 75%, hence enhancing the comfort for patients with conditions such as dyspnea, arrhythmias, or even anxiety.
The fact is that broader access to cardiac MR could help with much earlier detection and more confident diagnosis along with proactive management of heart disease.
According to Business Leader MR at Philips, Ioannis Panagiotelis, PhD, “Cardiac MR is one of the most powerful tools available to assess the heart, yet its complexity and exam length have historically constrained its broader clinical impact. With SmartHeart embedded directly into the planning workflow, Philips is fundamentally redefining how CMR is performed – transforming it from a highly specialized, time-intensive procedure into a streamlined, intelligent, and scalable solution. This empowers clinicians to deliver consistent, precision cardiac care to significantly more patients.”
Part of the full AI-enabled cardiac MR suite by Philips
CINE FreeBreathing – Helps with diagnostic-quality imaging without breath-holds.
Cardiac Motion Correction – MoCo – Corrects the cardiac and respiratory motion for more definitive diagnoses.
CardiacQuant Perfusion – Offers quantitative evaluation when it comes to myocardial perfusion for subtle deficits.
Cardiac MR Suite by Philips expands access to precision cardiac care by way of reducing dependence on highly specialized operators. It also supports productivity gains in cardiology and radiology departments without compromising on the quality of diagnosis.
The Cardiac MR Suite indeed positions Philips as a leader in AI-driven cardiac MR innovation, transforming CMR into a much more scalable as well as a streamlined solution.
