From hand-held devices to cart-based systems, Philips is a known name in producing ultrasound machines. It brings together technology, clinicians, and patients to improve healthcare practices and workflow efficiency. Philips EPIQ ultrasound systems are a portfolio of machines that feature advanced intelligence, faster scans, enhanced visualization, an exceptional level of clinical performance, and consistent results. This series offers a range of features at different budgets.
The EPIQ series presents EPIQ 5, EPIQ 7, EPIQ EPIQ Elite, EPIQ CVx, and EPIQ CVxi. We will be introducing all these ultrasound systems so that you can decide which one to pick based on your clinical practices.
Philips EPIQ 5 Ultrasound System
Philips EPIQ 5 is the most basic level ultrasound system in the EPIQ series but it provides a wide range of advanced features similar to a premium ultrasound machine at a budget-friendly cost. Applications of EPIQ 5 focus on Radiology, Hepatology, Vascular, Cardiology, OB/GYN, and Breast.
Features EPIQ 5 Offers
There is a long list of the features offered in EPIQ 5, so we will be discussing some core features here.
Philips Anatomical Intelligence (AI) for breasts is the integrated solution in the system to perform ultrasound of the breasts. The system uses built-in unique anatomical intelligence to screen, diagnose, and improve workflow as it eliminates the need for any additional hardware in the ultrasound scan room.
TrueVue advanced 3D ultrasound display shows 3D images of fetus.
Philips PureWave crystal technology delivers scans with detailed resolution in difficult-to-image patients with its penetrating capabilities.
EPIQ 5 is easy to use and move. It offers improved ergonomics and revolutionizes how you interact with an ultrasound system.
Philips nSIGHT technology creates images of optimal resolution to a pixel level unlike the traditional ultrasound systems. This technology gathers an enormous amount of data from the sound waves and reconstruct it into beams in real time, which are used to create images having precise resolution for every pixel.
EPIQ's MicroCPA technology has made it quick and simple to visualize small vessels with low velocities. This allows doctors to evaluate small vascular beds and organ perfusions.
Shear wave elastography simplifies liver assessment without using invasive tools. Doctors can easily measure liver stiffness with this feature even in difficult-to-image patients as it is a fast and painless method.
EPIQ 5 has a tablet-like touch display that makes navigation quicker and simpler as it takes 15% fewer steps to complete an exam.
Where to Buy Philips EPIQ 5?
Heart Medical offers new, demo, and refurbished Philips EPIQ 5 ultrasound systems. You can get a quote and consultation from us to see if this ultrasound system is the right fit for your clinical practices or if you need another one.
PHILIPS EPIQ 7 Ultrasound System
Majority of features in Philips EPIQ 7 are similar to EPIQ 5 but there are some added features as well. Both devices have a similar appearance, however, EPIQ 7 has faster hardware and gives clearer images. Before the release of EPIQ Elite, EPIQ 7 used to be the standard for cardiac ultrasound imaging.
Just like EPIQ 5, this variant also comes in the following three configurations:
- Philips Epiq 7G – For General Imaging/Shared Service
- Philips Epiq 7W – For Women’s Health – Ob/Gyn & Breast
- Philips Epiq 7C – For Cardiology/Vascular
Additional Features in EPIQ 7
Philips EPIQ 7 contains the following additional features compared to EPIQ 5:
This ultrasound system runs the complete suite of transducers. xMatrix technology offers all modes including 2D, 3D/4D, Live MPR, Live xPlane, color Doppler, MPR, Doppler, and CPA, in a single transducer with a touch of a button.
This feature allows you to compare past and present exams without needing an additional display. You can review DICOM images like CT scans, MRI, NM, ultrasound, and mammography on this system. It also allows you to review images while performing live imaging. You can capture side-by-side images for documenting exams.
PHILIPS EPIQ ELITE Ultrasound System
Philips EPIQ Elite is an advanced ultrasound system in the EPIQ line and offers a lot of innovative features to improve clinical practices. Its modern technology and the larger display have enhanced the visualization capabilities of this ultrasound system. New features along with improved power efficiency have made this system an ideal choice for hospitals.
Additional Features of Philips EPIQ Elite
Here are some advanced features this ultrasound system offers:
This ultrasound system offers an improvement of 200% in spatial resolution by using a super-resolution processing approach and innovative motion compensation technology.
This feature allows doctors to clearly visualize the fetal heart and general cardiac and vascular structures in 3D. Color modes can be activated on this device for better imaging.
MFI detects weak and slow blood flow. It detects flow in small blood vessels with a higher resolution without or with minimal artifact.
This feature improves imaging processing capabilities and allows adjustability of the image quality. It helps doctors with improved diagnostic confidence.
This ultrasound system automatically adjusts for resolution and blood flow sensitivity. This reduces the manual efforts for adjustment by an average of 68% as the number of steps to adjust the system are reduced from 10 to 3.
Philips EPIQ Elite is based on the Anatomical Intelligence Ultrasound (AIUS) technology. This technology makes it easier to perform tests, delivers reproducible results, and gives new clinical information.
This technology fuses two or more images together to give better diagnostic information even in challenging situations. It allows doctors to combine CT/MR/PET scans with live ultrasound to make quicker and more informed diagnoses.
EPIQ Elite measures tissue stiffness and delivers real-time color-coded results.
Philips has implemented five core layers of data security in this ultrasound system to maintain the privacy and integrity of patients' data.
This model comes with a bigger display of 24" allowing for clearer and better visualization with accurate colors.
Where to Buy Philips EPIQ Elite Ultrasound System?
You can get a consultation and quote from Heart Medical before buying the Philips EPIQ Elite ultrasound system. We have a collection of new, demo, and refurbished machines.
PHILIPS EPIQ CVx - A Cardiac Ultrasound System
Philips EPIQ CVx is a premium cardiac ultrasound system based on industry-leading technology and advanced AI capabilities. It offers enhanced diagnostic solutions, a faster processing rate, and better visualization to bring echocardiography to another level.
Exclusive Features of Philips EPIQ CVx
The following features make EPIQ CVx one of the best choices for cardiac ultrasound:
This ultrasound system provides an automated measurement of strain on the left ventricle (LV). It delivers fast and reproducible assessments to save time and improve workflow.
This feature enables the device to automatically measure the wall motion in a standard 17-segment display to evaluate the performance of the left ventricle.
The Philips X11-4t is a mini 3D transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) transducer. This model is 35% smaller than the previous ones, making it suitable for both adult and pediatric (down to 5kg) applications. This transducer is ideal for navigating complex cases and narrow spaces. It also uses AI tools to guide the procedure.
It offers many other features for echocardiography making it a dedicated system for cardiac ultrasound.
Philips has also introduced EPIQ Elite CVxi which is specifically designed for use in the interventional lab.
Where to buy Philips EPIQ CVx?
You can get a custom quote and consultation on buying the Philips EPIQ CVx ultrasound system from Heart Medical.
Conclusion
Philips has been producing ultrasound systems using industry-leading technology to improve clinical practices, diagnostic confidence, and workflow efficiency. Their EPIQ series contains a wide range of models ranging from EPIQ 5 to EPIQ CVxi, which is exclusively designed to perform cardiac ultrasounds. If you are healthcare facility wanting to buy an ultrasound system, ensure to get a consultation from your sales representative to understand which modal would work best based on your requirements and budget.
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