Adelaide Cardiology receives the first Philips CX50 CompactXtreme portable cardiac ultrasound in Australia

Sydney, Australia – Philips Healthcare and distribution partner Lifehealthcare today celebrated the delivery of the first CX50 CompactXtreme in Australia at Adelaide Cardiology. Designed to meet the needs of cardiologists for clear diagnostic data at the bedside, the new compact system combines the image quality expected of a traditional, premium, full-size system with the added convenience of portability.

Residents of Australia’s regional and remote areas often travel long distances to receive specialist healthcare services, including cardiac imaging. Now Adelaide Cardiology is proud to provide the most-advanced cardiac ultrasound scans to patients wherever they are located with the new Philips CX50 portable cardiac ultrasound machine.

Dr. Patrick Disney believes the provision of this service solidifies the practice’s commitment to provide superior care to their patients regardless of where they live from Adelaide to Broken Hill.

“Accurate information leads to better clinical care. The superior image quality and portability of the Philips CX50 system improves our confidence in patient diagnosis wherever our patients are located whether it be a metropolitan hospital or in a regional centre like Broken Hill or Murray Bridge,” said Dr. Disney  

This confidence in diagnosis anywhere, anytime was at the heart of the development of the Philips CX50 says Ian Schroen, Business Manager Philips Ultrasound.

“Clinicians told us that small, portable systems are beneficial, as long as the image quality can help them make a confident diagnosis. If poor image quality from a handheld system results in inconclusive data, repeat exams may be needed at the cost of additional time and money. The CX50 was designed to consistently deliver high-quality images, even in technically challenging patients.”

Adelaide Cardiology has already begun using the new diagnostic tool which will complement its fixed ultrasound machines.

About the Philips CX50 CompactXtreme

The CX50 CompactXtreme, features Philips breakthrough PureWave transducer, which is clinically proven to improve penetration in difficult-to-image patients and to reduce clutter so clinicians can view fine structures in excellent detail. It also features Philips XRES adaptive image processing for reduced speckle and haze inherent with ultrasound imaging. As a result, images are virtually free from noise and have extraordinary clarity and edge definition.

The CX50 CompactXtreme offers portability to address multiple scanning environments. Its built-in handle and battery allow users to pickup-and-go for quick responses. For added convenience, it has a cart designed specifically for the system for effortless maneuvering throughout the hospital. And a wheeled case supports easy travel to remote locations. The system features Philips intuitive user interface, iSCAN automatic optimization and on-cart quantification software (QLAB) to maximize ease of use for clinicians.

The newly launched Philips CX50 CompactXtreme supports adult transthoracic and transesophageal cardiology applications.