Ischemic stroke treatment

Be ready to take on new challenges in ischemic stroke treatment with these innovative approaches

We see a strong increase in thrombectomy interventions as a first-line treatment for patients with ischemic stroke. [1] There is also a shift from time-based to image-based selection in this area. Our neurovascular suite has been developed to help to address these trends. It can support high levels of procedural efficiency and redefine outcomes for your stroke patients as you decide, guide, treat and confirm.

Demonstrated results in ischemic stroke treatment

39 cm

(15 in) lateral detector

of Azurion can be positioned close to the patient’s head while providing full brain coverage

88%

of users

believe they can have more focus on their patient - thanks to full tableside control with the touchscreen module [3]

75%

dose reduction in neuro DSA [2]

with ClarityIQ compared to a system without ClarityIQ. Its automatic motion compensation removes skull and motion artifacts, which is key when placing small devices at the base of the skull.

Overview

Overview

Workflow innovations to help on-call staff work efficiently and easily, maintaining a patient focus

There are two important drivers for successful stroke treatment: time to treatment and image quality during treatment. Philips is innovating in both areas to support clinicians in obtaining the best patient outcomes. Direct to Angio suite workflows allow for comprehensive stroke diagnosis with advanced 3D imaging to be performed directly in the neuro angio suite. This provides valuable timesaving support for critical patients in acute need of mechanical thrombectomy therapy. [1]
Benefits
Benefits
Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment for ischemic stroke

See more during neurovascular interventions and elevate treatment confidence with excellent visibility at very low X-ray dose levels

Integrated biplane systems put you in firm control from a single touchscreen at tableside to enhance decision-making and run an entire case without breaking sterility

Provides simplified advanced 3D visualization and measurements at tableside to help improve treatment outcomes

Creates the ideal treatment environment with specific tools and workflows for multiple clinical specialties in one room
Key features
Key features
Improved flexibility and speed in treating ischemic stroke

SmartCT Soft Tissue (CT-like visualization) for comprehensive stroke diagnosis and peri-procedure check of bleeds

SmartCT Soft Tissue Helical* improves neuro CBCT imaging to identify soft tissue changes

SmartCT Dual Phase Cerebral* for acquisition of two consecutive contrast-enhanced CBCT scans

SmartCT Dual Viewer* to simultaneously visualize two 3D datasets of different sizes, acquired at different times during the procedure

SmartCT Vaso to check clot length and location

2D DSA with ClarityIQ maintains sharp images

Roadmap Pro offers enhanced visualization of vasculature

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Featured products

Innovatively designed to support even the most challenging procedures

Azurion 7 B20/15 Image Guided Therapy System Biplane

High-quality neuro-specific lateral detector can be positioned close to the patient’s head while providing full brain coverage. Secure, fast lateral gantry parking allows seamless switch between 2D and 3D image acquisition. Frontal arc 135° position enables optimal head-end access to the patient.

3D visualization and measurement solution

SmartCT Soft Tissue Helical*

Improved neuro CT-like cone beam CT images (CBCT) to identify soft tissue changes in the angio suite. An advanced protocol with dual-axis acquisition trajectory and improved reconstruction software results in improved image appearance, compared to conventional CBCT acquisition techniques.

SmartCT Dual Phase Cerebral*

Offers acquisition of two consecutive contrast-enhanced CBCT scans of the brain, allowing identification of the vessel occlusion in the first phase and the presence of collateral vessels in the second phase.

SmartCT Dual Viewer*

Simultaneously visualize two 3D datasets of different sizes--acquired at different times during the procedure--and overlay them to create fusion images to support assessment and diagnosis without breaking sterility by using the touchscreen module or mouse and keyboard.

SmartCT 3D visualization and measurement solution

Simplifies 3D acquisition so any clinical user [4] can easily perform 3D imaging. 3D images are automatically displayed within seconds on the touchscreen module [5]. Visualize the full intricacies of complex malformations and also less radio-opaque flow diverters.

SmartCT Vaso

Allows visualization beyond the clot with peri-procedural imaging of the distal vessel aspects in ischemic stroke. By retrograde filling, vessel structures before and after the clot become visible. The SmartCT Vaso 3D Roadmap can be used to visualize clot retrieval devices.

“I always say to the young doctors: If you don’t see, then you don’t understand, and if you don’t understand, you cannot treat. And 3D is the key tool."

Professor Laurent Spelle,

Chef de Service at NEURI Bicêtre, Paris, France
"The ergonomy has reached a new level...I don't know a single system in the world which is as reliable in terms of repositioning and stability."

Professor Jacques Moret,

Chef de Service Honoraire at NEURI Bicêtre, Paris, France

Documentation

Resources: Shaping the future of stroke care whitepaper (1.2MB)

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Technologies and innovations

Clinically proven Azurion with ClarityIQ technology

Providing superb image quality at ultra-low dose settings.