Image-guided therapy
Intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) catheter
Enhanced image quality for optimal guidance and streamlined workflows
Our innovative intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) solutions elevate the standard of care for electrophysiology and structural heart disease. With clear 2D and 3D imaging our solutions offer an excellent alternative to transesophageal echocardiography (TEE). They provide confidence and control in interventional procedures, while reducing the reliance on general anesthesia.
Image gallery
LAAO view via TrueVue 3D rendering and MPRs: 3D imaging mode - Image courtesy: Dr. Andrea Natale, St. David’s Medical Center
PFA device in the left pulmonary vein: 2D imaging mode - Image on file with Philips
Assessing position and orientation of TriClip device below leaflets using xPlane: 2D imaging mode - Image on file with Philips
Enabling technologies for Intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) catheter
xMATRIX transducer technology enhances image clarity and eases workflow to make exams faster and easier for both clinicians and patients.
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Frequently asked questions
Footnotes
- Diaz JC, Bastidas O, Duque M, et al. Impact of intracardiac echocardiography versus transesophageal echocardiography guidance on left atrial appendage occlusion procedures: A meta‐analysis. J. Cardiovasc. Electrophysiol. 2024; 35(1)44-57.
- Amin, AK, Robinson, A, Gundrum E, et al. Intracardiac echocardiography guided left atrial appendage closure contributes to significant cost savings and reduced length of stay. Heart Rhythm. 2019; 16(5) May Supplement: S128.
- Dallan LAP et al. Safety, Efficacy, and Cost-Effectiveness of Same-Day Discharge for Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion. J Invasive Cardiol. 2022; 34(2): E124-E131
- Akella K et al. Evaluating the role of transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) or intracardiac echocardiography (ICE) in left atrial appendage occlusion: a meta-analysis. 2021. J Interv Card Electrophysiol. 2021; 60:41-48.
- Freitas-Ferraz AB et al. Safety of Transesophageal Echocardiography to Guide Structural Cardiac Interventions. J Am Coll Cardiol. 2020; 75(25):3164-73.
- Hemam ME et al. Left atrial appendage closure with the Watchman device using intracardiac vs transesophageal echocardiography: Procedural and cost considerations. Heart Rhythm. 2019; 16:334-342.
- Celik et al Evaluation of preoperative anxiety and fear of anesthesia using APAIS score Eur J Med Res (2018) 23:41
- Frohlich GM et al. Local versus general anesthesia for transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVR) – systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Medicine. 2014; 12:41.
- Wang L et al. Benefit of early discharge among patients with low-risk pulmonary embolism. PLoS ONE. 2017; 12(10):e0185022.
- Gilbert H.L. Tang, et al. “Structural Heart Imaging Using 3-Dimensional Intracardiac Echocardiography: JACC Imaging Position Statement.” JACC. Cardiovascular Imaging, 6 June 2024, doi.org/10.1016/j.jcmg.2024.05.012, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcmg.2024.05.012. Accessed 13 Aug. 2024.
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