Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Model

Advanced innovation in surveillance of abdominal aortic aneurysms

Abdominal aortic aneurysms cause more than 175,000 deaths globally every year, with an 80% mortality rate if ruptured.ⁱ Philips abdominal aortic aneurysm model solution detects, segments and quantifies 3D ultrasound for use in surveillance of native aneurysms and following endovascular aneurysm repair.

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Features

Increased diagnostic confidence

3D ultrasound with the AAA Model solution can be used to estimate the diameter and volume of an AAA with acceptable reproducibility and an improved agreement with CT, and with inter-operator reproducibility superior to that of a 2D ultrasound exam.

Improved patient experience

Philips AAA Model improves the patient experience by eliminating exposure to high levels of radiation and nephrotoxic contrast agents that CT Angiography (CTA) requires, while still providing clinicians with the necessary diagnostic information.

Lower cost of care

The low cost of ultrasound is one reason that it has become the preferred imaging modality for aneurysm screening and surveillance. The AAA model supports this important ultrasound imaging application.

The AAA model is compatible with:

EPIQ Elite

Philips EPIQ Elite ultrasound features an exceptional level of clinical performance, workflow, and advanced intelligence to meet the challenges of today’s most demanding practices. The EPIQ Elite platform brings ultimate solutions to ultrasound, with clinically tailored tools designed to elevate diagnostic confidence to new levels.

795098

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EPIQ 7

EPIQ 7 features an uncompromised level of clinical performance to meet the challenges of today’s most demanding vascular practices.

795200V

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Documentation

Resources: Philips Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Model Leaflet (1.56MB)

Footnotes

i Howard DP, Banerjee A, Fairhead JF, et al. Age-specific incidence, risk factors and outcome of acute abdominal aortic aneurysms in a defined population. British Journal of Surgery. 2015;102(8):907-915. doi:10.1002/bjs.9838. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4687424
ii Bredahl K, et al. Three-dimensional ultrasound evaluation of small asymptomatic abdominal aortic aneurysms. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. 2015;49(3)289-296.
iii Ghulam QM, et al. Clinical validation of three-dimensional ultrasound for abdominal aortic aneurysm. Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2019.
iv Chaikof EL, et al. The Society for Vascular Surgery practice guidelines on the care of patients with an abdominal aortic aneurysm Journal of Vascular Surgery. 2018;67(1):2-77.e2.
v Bredahl K, Taudorf M, Long A, Lönn L, Rouet L, Ardon R, Sillesen H, Eiberg JP. Three-dimensional ultrasound improves the accuracyof diameter measurement of the residual sac in EVAR patients. European Journal of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery. 2013;46(5):525-532.www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1078588413005753
vi Radiological Society of North America, Inc. Radiation dose chart for physicians: radiation dose to adults from common imaging examinations. 2018.www.acr.org/-/media/ACR/Files/Radiology-Safety/Radiation-Safety/Dose-Reference-Card.pdf?la=en

Philips Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Model is available in selected countries. Please consult your Philips representative for further details.