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Amsterdam University Medical Center (UMC) in the Netherlands has entered into a significant partnership with Philips to equip its new Cardiovascular Intervention Center (CVIC) with state-of-the-art technology. The agreement, signed last week, will see Philips providing a range of advanced equipment designed to facilitate minimally invasive and image-guided cardiovascular treatments.
The new CVIC at Amsterdam UMC will integrate various specialties, including interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, vascular interventional radiology, and interventional neuroradiology. This integration aims to improve both workflows and patient outcomes by utilizing Philips’ latest innovations.
Among the technologies Philips will supply are the Azurion image-guided therapy systems, Ingenia Ambition MRI systems with helium-free operations, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring systems. These tools will support procedures such as angioplasties, minimally invasive vascular interventions, and MRI-guided cardiac interventions. Notably, Amsterdam UMC is a leader in MRI-guided cardiac procedures, and the inclusion of the Ingenia Ambition MRI systems will bolster both clinical applications and research capabilities.
Léon Kempeneers, Market Leader Philips Benelux, highlighted the significance of the collaboration: “Amsterdam UMC will be using our technology to treat cardiovascular diseases, which represent a substantial health burden. Our Azurion systems are designed for minimally invasive and image-guided treatments, and are used by hospitals in 90 countries worldwide. With this technology, we can help hospitals perform cardiovascular procedures more effectively and efficiently.”
Minimally invasive treatments, such as those enabled by the Azurion systems, involve small incisions and the use of imaging techniques to navigate surgical instruments through blood vessels. These procedures offer numerous benefits, including reduced recovery times, lower risk of complications, and less pain for patients compared to traditional open surgeries.
Bert van Meurs, Chief Business Leader of Precision Diagnosis and Image Guided Therapy at Philips, emphasized the continuous innovation driven by partnerships with clinical institutions like Amsterdam UMC: “Together with our clinical partners, we strive to develop technology that not only improves care outcomes but also enhances the user experience for healthcare providers. By addressing the challenges faced by healthcare providers and innovating collaboratively, we aim to support their processes and ultimately enable them to deliver better care to more patients.”