Philips' cardiovascular IT solution, the enhanced Xcelera solution is an integrated multimodality solution reportedly provides one access point for all relevant cardiology information, such as cardiovascular ultrasound, CT, MR, nuclear medicine, ECGs and electrophysiology recording signals, as well as long-term storage and enterprise distribution of multimedia studies.

Philips' Essence technology is a combination of X-ray tube, detector system and reconstruction design elements designed to improve image quality of CT exams. The new Brilliance 64 with Essence technology is designed for all routine radiological imaging including cardiac CT. Brilliance iCT offers 256 slices and high speed, X-ray tube power, coverage and efficient dose utility, said Philips.