Summary: Carilion Clinic has partnered with Philips to adopt its cardiovascular care ecosystem for the new Cardiovascular Institute at Crystal Spring Tower, enhancing the clinic’s ability to treat complex cardiovascular conditions with advanced technology.

Key Takeaways:

  • Carilion Clinic will implement 11 Philips interventional suites at its new Cardiovascular Institute to improve cardiovascular care.
  • The new facility will feature state-of-the-art Philips technologies, including the Azurion Image-Guided Therapy System and EPIQ CVx cardiology ultrasound.

Royal Philips and Carilion Clinic, a not-for-profit healthcare organization serving Virginia and West Virginia, announced that Carilion will adopt the Philips cardiovascular care ecosystem of solutions at the future home of its Cardiovascular Institute at Crystal Spring Tower.

Advanced Interventional Suites at the New Facility

Carilion’s new facility will have 11 specialized Philips interventional suites, allowing physicians to treat patients with complex cardiovascular conditions closer to home while optimizing the clinical, operational, and overall performance of the health system’s cardiovascular service line.

Carilion’s comprehensive hospital network includes primary and specialty physician practices and other complementary services aimed at patient-centered care. The flagship hospital, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, totals 718 beds. The Carilion Clinic Cardiovascular Institute will relocate to this new facility and provide heart, lung, and vascular services to the region. Services include inpatient nursing care, cardiovascular ORs, cardiac catheterization, and electrophysiology labs.

Regional Referral Center and Level 1 Trauma Facility

Along with caring for the local community, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital is the major referral center and only Level 1 Trauma Center for patients in the region who require specialized medical care. It also has the only hybrid operating rooms available in Southwest Virginia, according to the company. The new Philips solutions will enable medical staff to continue handling complex cases or procedures that may not be available at surrounding healthcare facilities.

“At Carilion Clinic, we are committed to improving the health of the communities we serve. We know that collaboration is an essential component to realizing this vision,” said Marguerite Underwood, vice president for the Carilion Clinic Cardiovascular Institute. “Working with Philips ensures that we will be able to set the standard in cardiovascular care, not only today, but well into the future.”

Philips Cardiovascular Solutions

The new labs are the foundation of the integrated Philips ecosystem of solutions for cardiovascular care and include the Philips Azurion Image-Guided Therapy System, along with EPIQ CVx cardiology ultrasound system with ultrasound-enabled AI capabilities, IntraSight with SyncVision for IVUS imaging, and physiology and interventional tools. A service program is designed to reduce maintenance complexity, keeping systems up to date with the latest software. Carilion will also be able to leverage ongoing clinical education for its staff.

“For many years, Carilion has been recognized for delivering exceptional cardiac care. Maintaining the highest standard of care means continuous growth and innovation, making healthcare delivery more efficient and effective,” said Jeff DiLullo, chief region leader, Philips North America. “The Crystal Spring Tower expansion illustrates Carilion’s commitment to its staff and patients, giving clinicians access to world-class technology while providing a level of care not available anywhere else in the region.”