Philips unveils innovative artificial intelligence software dedicated to cardiovascular ultrasounds
Royal Philips Unveils Transcend Plus Software Upgrade for Enhanced Cardiovascular Ultrasound Imaging
Royal Philips, a leading health technology company, has announced the rollout of Transcend Plus, a software upgrade for its EPIQ CVx and Affiniti CVx cardiovascular ultrasound systems. This upgrade, first introduced on August 27, 2025, is part of Philips' investment and expansion in AI-enhanced cardiovascular ultrasound systems in the USA.
The latest version of Transcend brings significant improvements to ultrasound imaging quality and clinical application software for cardiology. With the upgrade, the number of cardiovascular ultrasound AI applications integrated into both the EPIQ and Affiniti CVx systems has increased, now totalling 26.
The upgrade of Transcend has expanded the number of AI applications available on the systems, offering more tools for cardiologists to enhance their diagnostic capabilities. All the 26 cardiovascular ultrasound AI applications are fully integrated into both the EPIQ and Affiniti CVx systems.
Among the new features is the inclusion of 2D Auto ejection fraction (EF) tools. These tools are designed to streamline clinical workflows and improve diagnostic accuracy across a range of care settings. The 2D Auto EF Advanced tools, part of Transcend Plus, add AI-powered quantification capabilities for both contrast and noncontrast studies.
Transcend Plus also introduces advances in image quality and AI. The company claims that this upgrade improves diagnostic accuracy, making it a valuable tool for cardiologists. Furthermore, the upgrade of Transcend has integrated more AI applications into the EPIQ and Affiniti CVx systems than the original launch, offering a more comprehensive solution for cardiovascular imaging.
In summary, the Transcend Plus software upgrade by Royal Philips offers significant improvements to cardiovascular ultrasound imaging. With the addition of 2D Auto ejection fraction tools and the integration of 26 cardiovascular ultrasound AI applications, this upgrade is designed to streamline clinical workflows and improve diagnostic accuracy.
