Philips, a major player in the global health technology market, and Medtronic, a leading medical technology company, have announced a collaborative effort in India. They’ve signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) focused on improving clinician training in advanced imaging for structural heart diseases. This program is designed to train more than 300 cardiologists and radiologists in multi-modality imaging techniques such as echocardiography (echo) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), an especially important initiative for patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
The training initiative will combine theoretical instruction with practical, hands-on experience using Philips’ latest ultrasound and MRI systems. These educational workshops, which will be led by both international and Indian experts, will be held at 15 prominent Indian medical institutions known for their expertise in structural heart procedures.
“At Philips, our priority is innovation and education to improve patient care,” explained Bharath Sesha, managing director of Philips Indian Subcontinent. “By teaching clinicians advanced imaging techniques, we hope to improve both diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes, particularly for patients with ESRD.”
Mandeep Singh Kumar, vice-president and managing director of Medtronic India, highlighted the potential impact of the collaboration. “Through providing specialized training, we can improve the precision of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation (TAVI) procedures and improve patient care.”
With India seeing approximately 220,000 new ESRD cases each year, advanced imaging solutions are critical. Medtronic’s TAVR system, which celebrated its 20th anniversary since its first procedure, continues to transform heart valve replacement. Philips’ AI-powered imaging software, which reduces the need for nephrotoxic contrast agents, will further protect kidney health, improving both the quality and the longevity of patients’ lives.
