Philips Ultrasound GI Video

The Growing Concern of Liver Disease

It's no secret that liver disease is a growing global health concern.

For example, in the United States, the CDC indicates that liver disease is the 12th leading cause of death and the fourth most common cause of death among 45 to 64 year olds.

Hepatitis C and Traditional Assessment Challenges

In fact, many people have Hepatitis C and may not even know it for decades.

Liver biopsy has been the conventional method for disease assessment, but the pain expense and wait time associated with results have proven to be barriers for some patients.

Philips Epic Ultrasound Solution

This is where Phillips comes in.

Thanks to innovations on the Phillips Epic ultrasound system, there's now a comprehensive solution to help assess, treat, and monitor many liver conditions.

Four key features work together all in one effective tool.

Key Features

Philip's Elast Q Imaging provides real-time sheer wave elastography for quantitative assessment of liver tissue stiffness.

Phillips's pure wave transducer technology provides superb resolution and penetration even on difficult to image patients.

Contrast enhanced ultrasound provides confidence in liver lesion detection and characterization while image fusion and navigation provides an easy method of modality collaboration, increasing clinical confidence and enhancing needle guidance procedures.

The Big Picture

The big picture harnessing the power of epic ultrasound clinicians now have the ability to comprehensively assess liver health and help provide patients with the treatment they need.

Innovation and you Phillips.