Collaboration focuses on improving efficiency, accessibility, and patient comfort in cardiac imaging.
Royal Philips and Mayo Clinic are teaming up to transform cardiac MRI technology using advanced artificial intelligence (AI). This partnership aims to make cardiac MRI:
- Faster: Reducing the time needed for complex scans.
- Simpler: Enhancing ease of use for radiologists and technicians.
- Accessible: Exploring lower-field MRI solutions for patients with implantable devices.
“Applying AI at every stage of a cardiac MRI exam can expand access, improve patient experience, and increase efficiency,” said Ioannis Panagiotelis, PhD, business leader of MRI at Philips.
Enhancing Patient Comfort
Cardiac MRIs, vital for diagnosing ischemic heart disease, often cause patient discomfort due to long scan times, claustrophobia, and physical strain. Philips and Mayo Clinic are addressing these challenges by integrating AI to streamline processes, enhance comfort, and deliver high-quality diagnostic information.
Lower-Field MRI for Safer Imaging
The collaboration also focuses on developing lower-field-strength MRI scanners, improving imaging options for patients with implants sensitive to high magnetic fields.
Showcased at RSNA 2024
Philips unveiled the partnership at RSNA 2024, alongside its new CT 5300 scanner, which integrates AI to improve patient positioning and diagnostic precision while addressing workforce shortages in radiology.
This collaboration highlights the commitment of Philips and Mayo Clinic to advancing MedTech solutions that combine efficiency, safety, and patient-centered care.
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