Philips has announced DeviceGuide, an AI-supported tracking solution designed to assist clinicians during minimally invasive mitral valve repair procedures. Integrated into the company’s EchoNavigator platform, the software brings AI into the procedure room to help interpret complex imaging and visualize the movement of small repair devices inside the beating heart. DeviceGuide will be previewed at the London Valves 2025 meeting.
Mitral valve regurgitation affects millions of adults worldwide and can lead to fatigue, breathing difficulty, and potential complications if untreated. For patients who cannot undergo open-heart surgery, transcatheter techniques such as M-TEER provide an alternative. These procedures require clinicians to simultaneously interpret X-ray and ultrasound images, coordinate with multiple operators, and position repair devices with precision.
DeviceGuide uses AI to automatically track the device as it moves through the heart, merging live echo and X-ray images into a real-time 3D visualization. This gives clinicians a clear view of device orientation and position, supporting decision-making during the procedure. Philips developed the solution in collaboration with Edwards Lifesciences, combining imaging expertise with device insights to streamline parts of the procedural workflow. The tool is intended to support, not replace, clinician control.
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