ClarityIQ
Low-dose high-quality imaging technology
ClarityIQ
Low-dose high-quality imaging technology
ClarityIQ, available on Azurion systems, uses real-time image processing algorithms and computer technology to optimize image quality.
Uses real-time image processing algorithms designed to enhance image quality
Allows images to be processed with no notable delay between acquisition and display
Less motion blurring in fast moving structures like the heart and GI tract
Features
High quality, ultra-low dose
ClarityIQ technology dramatically reduces X-ray dose, resulting in reduced risk of complications from radiation exposure for patients [1-39, a,b]. It enables longer procedures to treat obese and high-risk patients [1-39, a,b]. ClarityIQ decreases scatter radiation, thereby reducing long-term health risk for physicians and staff [1-39, a,b].
Multiple clinical studies on more than 21,275 patients [1-39, a] have been published on ClarityIQ technology to date, revealing one truth: significantly lower dose across clinical areas, patients and operators [1-39, a].
Enhanced vascular visibility
ClarityIQ uses advanced spatial filtering to highlight structures and reduce the impact of background noise on an image. High-speed parallel computing capabilities enhance filtering in real time. The result is exceptional visualization of clinically relevant structures at dramatically low levels of detector X-ray dose. This is especially beneficial for endovascular cases.
Less motion blurring
To reduce X-ray dose without losing clinically relevant information in dynamic cardiac anatomy, ClarityIQ technology uses a new motion compensation feature. It reduces blur on just part of an image of moving objects, like the heart and GI tract, thereby enhancing the image quality. The look of the cardiac images can be adjusted during installation to fit user preferences.
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[a] In 39 individual comparative studies, Philips ClarityIQ was associated with reductions in patient radiation exposure. Ref.1-39.
[b] Relationship between radiation exposure and risk of complications, long-term health risk, procedure time and patient characteristics, procedure complexity, as reported in medical guidelines (Stecker, M.S., et al., Guidelines for Patient Radiation Dose Management. Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology, 2009. 20(7): p. S263-S273).
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