The KODEX-EPD system is a completely new approach to cardiac imaging and mapping that has been developed to address key unmet needs in electrophysiology (EP) procedures today. It is an open system that works with any validated EP catheter. KODEX-EPD uses dielectric imaging technology to visualize highly detailed cardiac anatomy in real-time and helps physicians identify anatomical variations. As a result, KODEX-EPD has the potential to greatly simplify navigation and support personalized ablation planning and delivery, with less dependency on fluoroscopy and contrast media.
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We are proud to announce the commercial availability of our newest KODEX-EPD system, with dedicated functionality to support cryoablation procedures. Today, this technology is simplifying navigation, and in the future, it has potential for a wide range of applications, including addressing the key unmet need of real-time therapy assessment – one of the more significant limitations of the current standard of care."
Marlou Janssen
Business Leader Philips EPD Solutions
The KODEX-EPD system provides real-time high-definition imaging that visualizes true anatomy in real-time during EP procedures, with 3D and panoramic views. No ionizing radiation, contrast medium or contact with the endocardium is required with this technique, and the resulting images show variations in cardiac anatomy – including accessory veins – that might otherwise be missed using conventional mapping systems.
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Image courtesy: Dr. Bianchi, S. et al., San Giovanni
Calibita Fatebenefratelli Hospital, Rome, Italy
KODEX-EPD visualizes patient-specific anatomical details with excellent clarity to allow personalized therapy planning and delivery. The system provides accurate navigation using any standard validated catheter. In parallel, it creates continuously updated voltage and activation maps to support efficient collection of additional insights and confirm therapy impact.
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Figure 6. Prof. Ng, A., Glenfield Hospital,
Leicester – UK
KODEX-EPD promotes predictable and streamlined ablation procedures supported by efficient imaging workflow. Every aspect of the system is designed to save you time during EP procedures. You get detailed 3D anatomy in as little as 3 minutes. The system is easy to set up and offers a streamlined workflow with very little need to correct for physiological distortions or patient movement, compared to magnetic or impedance-based systems.
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KODEX-EPD offers many ways to support you in optimizing the quality of care for your patients. It is an open platform, so you can choose your preferred ablation method and use any validated EP catheter. Dielectric imaging does not use ionizing radiation and may reduce the need for pre-procedural CT/MRI images. Moreover, the KODEX-EPD system with Occlusion feature provides an indication of pulmonary vein occlusion without X-ray or contrast, by detecting changes in blood flow with the Medtronic Achieve™ Mapping Catheter. *
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Philips EPD Solutions and Medtronic have engaged in a collaboration to further advance the image-guided treatment of atrial fibrillation. This collaboration is designed to offer new value to Electrophysiologists performing cryoablation procedures.
How a new way of visualizing the heart can help fight atrial fibrillation"
Bert van Meurs
Chief Business Leader Image Guided Therapy
Philips is excited to invite you to an important session on our breakthrough imaging technology, KODEX-EPD and the initial experience with Cryoballoon and RF ablation. This will take place, as part of the HRS Rhythm Theatre on May 6, from
5:15 -6:15.
This session focuses on Physicians’ early clinical experience with KODEX-EPD Imaging during Cryo and radiofrequency ablation procedures. Doctors Larry Chinitz M.D., Jose Osorio M.D., Marcin Kowalski M.D. and Lucas Boersma M.D. will review the value of dielectric imaging in Electrophysiology procedures today, as well as the potential of this exciting new technology.
| Jan 2020 | |
Jan 23 > Jan 25 | AF symposium Washington DC |
| Feb 2020 | |
Feb 24 > Feb 26 | IDSS Tel Aviv, Israel |
| March 2020 | |
Mar 29 > Mar 31 | EHRA congress Vienna, Austria |
| May 2020 | |
May 6 > May 9 | HRS congress San Diego, CA |
In July 2018, Philips acquired EPD Solutions, an innovator in image-guided procedures for cardiac arrhythmias. The organization is known for its cardiac imaging and navigation system that helps electrophysiologists navigate the heart using 3D imaging, pinpointing the location of catheters for cardiac arrhythmias.
EPD Solutions complements the Philips portfolio of interventional imaging systems, smart catheters, planning and navigation tools, software and services.
Watch the video to learn more about how Philips and EPD Solutions are successfully merging our strengths.
11. cdc.gov/dhdsp/data_statistics/fact_sheets/fs_atrial_fibrillation
