Carilion Clinic further expands quality cardiac care access with latest Philips innovations at new regional cardiovascular institute in Virginia, US

August 20, 2024

• Integrated Philips cardiovascular solutions enhance the patient & staff experience with reduced X-ray dose & procedure time for more time with patients and to help improve outcomes
• New facility will have 11 specialized Philips interventional suites, allowing physicians to treat patients with complex cardiovascular conditions closer to home

Amsterdam, The Netherlands and Roanoke, US – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a global leader in health technology, and Carilion Clinic, a not-for-profit health care organization serving more than one million people in the States of Virginia and West Virginia, today announced Carilion will adopt the Philips cardiovascular care ecosystem of solutions at the future home of its Cardiovascular Institute at Crystal Spring Tower. 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. This investment illustrates Carilion’s commitment to empowering its clinicians with innovative technology to provide quality care for its communities.

Carilion’s comprehensive hospital network, primary and specialty physician practices and other complementary services deliver high-quality, 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 state-of-the art heart, lung and vascular services to the region. Services include inpatient nursing care, cardiovascular ORs, cardiac catheterization and electrophysiology labs.

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. Equipped with these new Philips solutions, the highly skilled medical staff will be able 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.”

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. Together, the technology provides exceptional imaging with reduced X-ray dose [1], improved workflow and more efficient turnaround times [2], offering a high level of clinical confidence. A service program will reduce maintenance complexity, keeping systems up to date with the latest software. Furthermore, Carilion will 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.”

[1] In 37 individual comparative studies, Philips ClarityIQ was associated with reductions in patient radiation exposure. The results of the application of dose reduction techniques will vary depending on the clinical task, patient size, anatomical location and clinical practice. The interventional radiologist assisted by a physicist as necessary has to determine the appropriate settings for each specific clinical task.
[2] Results from study conducted at St. Antonius Hospital. Results verified by NAMSA, independent third-party expert on study design and analytics. Results are specific to the institution where they were obtained and may not reflect the results achievable at other institutions.

For more information:


Avi Dines
Philips North America
Tel: +1 781 690 3814
Email: avi.dines@philips.com

Joost Maltha
Philips Global External Relations
Tel: +31 6 10 55 8116
Email: joostm.maltha@philips.com

About Royal Philips
Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) is a leading health technology company focused on improving people's health and well-being through meaningful innovation. Philips’ patient- and people-centric innovation leverages advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights to deliver personal health solutions for consumers and professional health solutions for healthcare providers and their patients in the hospital and the home.

Headquartered in the Netherlands, the company is a leader in diagnostic imaging, ultrasound, image-guided therapy, monitoring and enterprise informatics, as well as in personal health. Philips generated 2023 sales of EUR 18.2 billion and employs approximately 68,700 employees with sales and services in more than 100 countries. News about Philips can be found at www.philips.com/newscenter.

About Carilion Clinic’s Cardiovascular Institute (CVI)
As southwest Virginia’s cardiovascular care leader, our award-winning team combines continuous research and the latest technological advances with patient-centered care to ensure better surgical outcomes, fewer complications and faster recovery times.

With almost 800 members, the CVI team offers expert care across the cardiovascular spectrum, from medical, surgical, pre- and post-operative, rehab therapies, imaging and beyond. Moreover, our cardiac surgery intensive care unit and hybrid operating rooms allow for dedicated and focused care for cardiac patients. Our institute is recognized nationally for clinical excellence , including U.S. News & World Report honors and accreditations for our ventricular assist device program, chest pain center and catheterization lab. Acting as a valued clinical trial site, CVI patients receive cutting-edge care locally, offering access to innovative and minimally invasive procedures close to home. To learn more, visit CarilionClinic.org.

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• Philips Azurion
• Carilion Cardiovascular Institute
• Philips Azurion EP