Amsterdam, the Netherlands – October 25, 2022 – Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA), a leader in health technology, announced its participation in the 14th Annual World Stroke Congress (WSC 2022), taking place from October 26-29 in Singapore. Philips will highlight its latest innovations aimed at enhancing the stroke care pathway, focusing on early detection and optimized treatment workflows that significantly improve patient outcomes.
Philips’ comprehensive stroke care solutions aim to connect information, technology, and personnel to enable rapid response from care teams, addressing the urgent nature of stroke treatment. The company collaborates closely with stroke care partners, including Nicolab, a MedTech stroke care provider, to enhance the overall efficiency of the stroke care process.

Stroke remains a critical global health issue, affecting one in four adults over 25 during their lifetime, making it the leading cause of disability and the second leading cause of death worldwide. Timely intervention is crucial, as emergency care teams face immense pressure to make swift and effective treatment decisions. Unfortunately, delays often arise due to communication gaps and insufficient access to stroke expertise.

Angelique Balguid, Head of Marketing for Philips’ Neurovascular Portfolio, emphasized the company’s commitment to improving stroke care: “Every minute counts for stroke patients. Our goal is to collaborate with caregivers at every step, from early detection to treatment and recovery, to accelerate the stroke care pathway and set new standards in care.”

Challenging the Status Quo: On October 26, Philips will host a satellite symposium from 12:00 to 13:00 in Hall Summit 2, featuring esteemed clinical stroke care experts such as Dr. Rotem Sivan-Hoffman from Meir Medical Center, Prof. Wim H. Van Zwam from Maastricht University Medical Center, and Dr. Marc Ribó from University Hospital Vall d’Hebron. Moderated by Angelique Balguid, the symposium will cover critical topics, including early stroke detection, updated reperfusion therapy guidelines, and the economic implications of the innovative direct-to-angio-suite pathway.

Philips will also showcase in-booth demonstrations and immersive experiences at the congress, reflecting its ongoing dedication to enhancing stroke care solutions.

Comprehensive Solutions: Philips’ stroke suite encompasses a wide range of tools for stroke monitoring, communication in ambulances, tele-stroke assessments, diagnostic imaging and analysis, image-guided therapy, and neurological monitoring. These innovations are designed to enhance diagnostic confidence, expedite treatment, and mitigate the risk of subsequent strokes.