Electrophysiology

EP navigator

... because the heart is your best guide.

 

Enhanced guidance for complex ablation procedures

X-ray fluoroscopy is the gold standard for guiding EP ablation procedures. It shows the position of all catheters in real-time. 3D mapping has greatly helped the development of complex ablation procedures by showing the position of the catheter in relation to a 3D representation of the cardiac contours. However, neither tool can show the position of all catheters in relation to each other or the detailed endocardial anatomy, in real time.

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The solution – EP navigator

Philips’ EP navigator is a new tool that will help you overcome these limitations. It allows you to instantly confirm the position of any catheter or lead position with respect to detailed 3D cardiac anatomy in the EP intervention lab. This information can help you carry out complex EP procedures with greater confidence, in a more intuitive way.

 

Shows 3D heart contours and catheters in real-time
EP navigator provides an automatically segmented 3D CT image. This image of the patient’s cardiac anatomy is combined with live fluoro data to show you the exact position of all catheters. EP navigator lets you select the 3D anatomy (for example, left atrium and pulmonary veins) that you want to combine with the live fluoroscopic images. The resulting composite image provides an accurate indication of the position of all catheters in relation to the detailed 3D anatomy of the heart.

 

Supports you in reducing procedure time and x-ray dose
Due to the complexity of the anatomy and the lack of integrated tools, complex ablation procedures are very time-consuming and usually last several hours. Success of the procedure goes hand in hand with accuracy. Maintaining good contact between tissue and the catheter tip is essential. EP navigator helps you:

 

 

 

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