Radbook 2017

MAGNETIC RESONANCE IMAGING ◼ However, despite the many developments, according to a 2016 TMTG study, 70 % of radiologists still consider neuro indications to be challenging, mostly due to a lack of imaging and visualization techniques. Philips believes that magnetic resonance imaging is in a unique position to address neurological disorders. Against this background, Philips is this year introducing a set of advanced imaging and visualization strategies for neurological cases. The tools are designed to help clinicians answer complex indications and unlock new territories in neuro imaging. Bringing complex structures to light By visualizing intricate structures and helping clinicians track changes in the brain, MR can deliver vital insights into conditions such as brain tumors and vascular disease. Advanced visualization applications help physicians review complex, multi-dimensional data to make informed diagnosis and treatment decisions. Philips is committed to pushing the boundaries and elevating neuro diagnostics with the aim of empowering healthcare providers to resolve neuro questions with more certainty. The suite of MR neuro tools intends to help clinicians explore new ground in advanced neurofunctional applications and deliver more dei nitive diagnoses1. Axial 3D Black Blood Imaging (vasculitis), resolution 0.7 x 0.7 x 0.7 mm, scan time 4:39 min, Philips Ingenia 3.0 T. Courtesy: ULB Erasme Hospital, Brussels, Belgium Rising patient numbers Leveraging the Philips dStream digital platform, the enhanced port- folio of MR applications aims to touch the lives of a growing number of patients around the globe. Demographic changes such as aging populations in many parts of the world are driving an increase in neurological disease which creates new challenges in healthcare. Philips aims to extend the reach of MRI, by delivering advanced solu- tions that answer specii c clinical and diagnostic questions. Black Blood imaging, for example, facilitates better di(cid:29) eren tiation of the vessel lumen from the intra lumen blood signal. This enhances diagnostic coni dence by supporting 3D brain imaging with high- er isotropic resolution2 with a reduction of the intra-lumen brain blood signal3 over the complete imaging volume. Plus, 3D iso tropic acquisition enables reformats in any plane (including oblique) without loss of resolution. Furthermore, scan times can be kept to just i ve minutes4. Personalized treatment paths As the number of cases in neurology grows, so too does the need for dif erentiated, unique care that is tailored to the needs of each patient. Going forward, a universal, one-size approach will not be su(cid:28) cient. Making healthcare i t individual requirements is a key challenge today.   Philips is responding to this trend by pushing the envelope in neuro imaging and supporting clinicians and healthcare facilities to do the same. One example of this is quantitative biomarkers that support personalized diagnosis and treatment guidance. This approach not only paves the way for evidence-based outcomes, but it also facilitates care that is in line with patient-specii c imperatives.   www.philips.com/healthcare Sagittal 3D Black Blood Imaging, resolution 0.8 x 0.8 x 0.8 mm, scan time 5:20 min, Philips Ingenia 3.0 T. Courtesy: Hennepin County Medical Center, Minneapolis, USA 1 Dei nitive is dei ned as features that are expected to deliver alternative contrasts, functional or quantitative images. 2 Compared to Philips 2D double inversion methods with same brain coverage and scan time. (cid:30) Compared to Philips 3D T1w scan without MSDE pre-pulse. 4 Compared to Philips 2D double inversion recovery methods with same full brain coverage. RADBOOK 2017 23

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