OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital Introduces Advanced Echocardiography Technology
OhioHealth is proud to announce the introduction of Philips EPIQ CVx, innovative cardiovascular ultrasound technology from Philips, bringing advanced echocardiography capabilities to Van Wert and surrounding communities. This investment will help ensure that patients receive a high standard of cardiac imaging without the need to travel to larger cities like Columbus.
“This is the same advanced technology used at larger OhioHealth facilities in Columbus,” said Paula Stabler, president of OhioHealth Van Wert Hospital. “Now, patients in our community can receive the same high-quality care close to home, ensuring they remain comfortable with providers they know and trust.”
Philips EPIQ CVx is a premium cardiovascular ultrasound system offering numerous powerful FDA-cleared AI applications and advanced diagnostic solutions. This technology shortens the time it takes to perform and interpret an exam [1-5], while improving accuracy and reproducibility [1,5,6,7]. It also enhances resolution and streamlines workflows while elevating quality and clarity to boost clinical confidence [8] in treating patients with conditions including pulmonary hypertension, congenital heart disease, coronary disease and heart failure.
“The introduction of 3D imaging is a significant upgrade,” said Taylor Dahlinghaus, manager of Radiology Support Services at Van Wert Hospital. “We’ve always provided echocardiography services, but this new technology improves image clarity and allows us to see detailed views of the heart like never before.”
“As the prevalence of cardiovascular disease and other conditions continues to rise, early diagnosis and effective treatment are more critical than ever,” said David Handler, general manager of cardiac ultrasound at Philips. “Leveraging automation and AI-based technologies that make echo exams easier, faster and more reproducible, clinicians at OhioHealth Van Wert can effectively and efficiently treat routine and complex cardiac issues, advancing patient care and improving outcomes.”
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[1] The Auto Measure feature can reduce the quantification time by 51%. VM9 claims document 270472 A.
[2] The AutoSTRAIN application utilizes two automation technologies: Auto View Recognition and Auto Contour Placement. While the implementation of these automation tools drives simple, fast workflow for robust and reproducible GLS measurements, the user retains the ability to edit and override the automation to facilitate good clinical practice. AutoSTRAIN – automated global longitudinal strain (GLS) measurement, Verena Roediger, PhD. PM, TOMTEC/Philips White Paper. Printed in The Netherlands. 4522 991 45791 * FEB 2019.
[3] After performing 10 echo exams with the Compact 5500 system there was 80% agreement that the AutoStrain LV application was fast and easy to use. 275264C_Protego Claims List for Marketing Communications and 277399 Protego User Preference
[4] Reduce your 2D diagnostic echo exam time by 20% by incorporating Philips automated solutions into your everyday echo. 270472_VMQ9.0 Claims Evidence Report
[5] HeartModel study (4522 991 17141 * MAY 2016) by Dr. Roberto Lang: Automated transthoracic three-dimensional echocardiographic quantification of the left heart chambers
[6] Conclusion: RT3DE yields accurate and reproducible RV volumes. The calculated percentile curves may facilitate the clinical use of RT3DE to analyze RV function in children. This study done with Philips 3D AutoRV. Laser, K. T., et al. (2018). “Validation and Reference Values for Three-Dimensional Echocardiographic Right Ventricular Volumetry in Children: A Multicenter Study.” J Am Soc Echocardiogr 31(9): 1050-1063.
[7] Henry MP, et al., Three-Dimensional Transthoracic Static and Dynamic Normative Values of the Mitral Valve Apparatus: Results from the Multicenter World Alliance Societies of Echocardiography Study. J Am Soc Echocardiogr. 2022 Jul;35(7):738-751.e1. doi: 10.1016/j.echo.2022.02.010. Epub 2022 Mar 1. PMID: 35245668; PMCID: PMC10257802.
[8] TrueVue and the OLED monitor. Based on responses from 38 respondents. Jungen et al., PLoS One 2015 Oct 14;10(10); Left Atrial Appendage Closure Guided by Integrated Echocardiography and Fluoroscopy Imaging Reduces Radiation Exposure.
