Algorithms

Philips' commitment to the development and enhancement of state-of-the-art algorithms is clearly demonstrated through the Advanced Algorithm Research Center (AARC). A Philips-sponsored professional organization established in late 2000, the AARC is devoted to advanced research and development in all areas of ECG analysis, including diagnostic electrocardiography, arrhythmia analysis, stress testing, patient monitoring and resuscitation.

The AARC's current membership base comprises key research scientists and engineers from Philips' cardiology, patient monitoring and resuscitation product groups, as well as experienced clinical advisors from the medical community. In addition to guiding Philips' internal R&D efforts associated with rhythm analysis and diagnostic electrocardiography, the AARC oversees extramural studies conducted by renowned cardiologists and clinicians at leading medical and academic institutions around the world.

Our advanced 12-lead algorithm delivers new levels of accuracy and reliability for diagnostic-quality ECG data analysis.
Developed by the Advanced Algorithm Research Center (AARC), the Philips 12-Lead Algorithm analyzes up to 12 simultaneously acquired ECG waveforms recorded over a ten-second period using interpretative criteria triggered by patient-specific information and produces a computer-annotated report.

The 12-lead algorithm delivers significant advancements in the speed and consistency of ECG data acquisition, as well as in the sophistication and reliability of ECG data interpretation-particularly in the areas of pediatric analysis, pace pulse classification and ST Elevation AMI (STEMI) detection. In addition, it is among the industry's first 12-lead algorithms to support the reporting, storage and transmission of ECG data in XML format.

The Philips 12-Lead Algorithm provides more accurate, validated ECG measurements¹, generates detailed findings that highlight areas for physician review, and delivers high levels of reproducibility for more consistent ECG interpretation-no matter which physician is reading the report. These clinical benefits add up to lower costs, improved efficiency, and ultimately, superior patient care.

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1 Interpretations have been validated using standard diagnostic 12-lead placement ECGs against widely used ECG databases.

Interpreting ECG Data from Ambulatory Subjects Over Extended Periods of Time.
Philips' powerful Holter Analysis Program is used to interpret cardiac data acquired from ambulatory subjects over extended periods of time (typically 24 to 48 hours) using Holter monitoring systems. Introduced to the health care market in the early 1980s and continually enhanced over the past two decades, Philips' Holter Analysis Program is now the leading Holter algorithm used in the US health care market today.

A fully automated solution with retrospective and prospective scanning capabilities, the Holter Analysis Program features:

• Automatic event sampling and updating
• Trending
• Heart rate variability with time and frequency domains
• Advanced pacemaker analysis
• 3-channel ST segment analysis with ST episode reporting
• 12-lead ST segment analysis with 3D graphics that provide multiple views of the heart
• QT interval analysis
• QuickScan, which combines the benefits of retrospective and prospective analysis by combining retrospective scanning with on-line operator editing
• Report customization wizard

The Holter Analysis Program runs under the industry-standard MS-Windows™ on any PC (meeting specified minimum requirements) making it suitable for virtually any medical setting. Most importantly, it provides the clinically validated performance, accuracy and flexibility to help physicians more accurately detect and evaluate supraventricular and ventricular arrhythmias and deliver improved patient care.

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