Next-generation cardiovascular ultrasound
The Philips EPIQ 7C embodies the evolution of premium ultrasound in cardiology. Designed to meet the growing challenges of healthcare systems, it aims to significantly improve the quality of care while reducing costs. The EPIQ 7C is based on nSIGHT Imaging architecture, a proprietary technology that revolutionises ultrasound imaging. Unlike conventional systems that build images line by line, nSIGHT uses digital acoustic beam reconstruction with optimised focal processing, delivering pixel-by-pixel resolution and exceptional uniformity.
This technology delivers a 30% increase in penetration, a 15% improvement in axial resolution and a fourfold increase in volume rates with xMATRIX transducers. It ensures consistent image quality, even at high depths, while maintaining high frame rates. The EPIQ 7C is therefore capable of producing 3D volumes in a single heartbeat, without stitching artefacts, even in patients with arrhythmias or respiratory disorders.
Cutting-edge technologies and anatomical intelligence
The EPIQ 7C incorporates Philips' most advanced technologies, including xMATRIX and PureWave transducers. These versatile probes enable 2D, Doppler, M-mode, Live xPlane, Live 3D and 3D Zoom imaging, with smooth transition between modes. Anatomical intelligence (AIUS) transforms the ultrasound machine into an adaptive device that can automatically recognise anatomical structures and provide reproducible measurements. Applications such as HeartModelA.I., a2DQA.I. and aCMQA.I. enable automated quantification of cardiac volumes and function, with ZeroClick technology that reduces user interaction.
Mitral Valve NavigatorA.I. simplifies mitral valve analysis into eight guided steps, providing comprehensive measurements with 89% fewer clicks. Integration with Philips Allura Xper systems via EchoNavigator enables real-time synchronisation between ultrasound and fluoroscopic images, improving efficiency in the procedure room.
Ergonomics, portability and clinical efficiency
The EPIQ 7C redefines the user experience with an intuitive touchscreen interface, an 80% reduction in gestures and a 15% reduction in the number of steps required for an examination. Weighing only 104 kg, it is 40% lighter than competing systems, easily transportable and equipped with cable hooks and a recovery tray. Its high-definition MaxVue screen offers 38% more display area, ideal for interventional procedures.
The system operates at a noise level equivalent to that of a library (37-41 dB), ensuring optimal comfort in scanning environments. The articulated control panel and monitor allow for ergonomic alignment for the comfort of the sonographer. Tools such as SmartExam reduce exam time by 30-50%, with up to 300 fewer keystrokes per exam. Auto Doppler simplifies vascular imaging by reducing positioning steps from 10 to 3.
