Abstract:
The invention relates to assisting a user in moving an insertion element within an object. A three-dimensional (3D) position and 3D local shape of the insertion element are tracked within the object. Based on the tracked 3D position and 3D local shape of the insertion element, an insertion element representation (42''') representing the insertion element within the object in its 3D position and 3D local shape is generated. Furthermore at least two different markings (78) applied along the length of the insertion element representation (42''') representing indications of the local shape of the insertion element are provided. A display image (60") including the insertion element representation (42''') with the different markings (78) is displayed. Markings can for example include alternating ring- like structures (78) with alternating lighter and darker colors and/or different colors for the tip and the rest of the insertion element representation for improving 3D visualization of insertion elements.
Abstract:
A thrombectomy device (10) includes a retrieval device (12) configured to deploy and subsequently retrieve an associated tethered self-expanding stent (2), the retrieval device including a guidewire (14) having a tip (13) that is radiopaque. At least one electronic processor (20) is programmed to: receive a time sequence of images (35) of extension of the guidewire through a clot during a thrombectomy procedure being performed using the thrombectomy device; determine a geometric change of the tip of the guidewire; identify a completion of the extension of the guidewire through the clot based on the geometric change of the tip of the guidewire; and respond to the identification of the completion of the extension of the guidewire through the clot by: outputting an indication (36) that the guidewire is extended completely through the clot; and/or controlling a robot (16) to stop the extension of the guidewire through the clot.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to an image processing system (10), comprising: a processor unit (20) arranged to receive imaging data associated with an imaging system (40) and optical shape sensing data associated with an optical shape sensing system (50) registered with the imaging system (40) such that the optical shape sensing data can be positioned in the imaging system; wherein the processor unit (20) is configured to define in the imaging data a region of interest based on the imaging data and/or the optical shape sensing data and further configured to use the optical shape sensing data as markers within the region of interest such that the processor unit applies image enhancement of imaging data on the region of interest based on received optical shape sensing data.
Abstract:
Devices, systems, and methods for evaluating a physiological condition of a vessel are disclosed. In an embodiment, a medical system is disclosed. One embodiment of the medical system comprises a medical processing unit in communication with a first sensor, a second sensor, and an imaging source configured to obtain images of at least one intravascular instrument positioned within a body lumen. The medical processing unit is configured to: receive the images obtained by the imaging source; detect, using the images, when the first sensor is in a pre-determined spatial configuration with respect to the second sensor; and automatically initiate normalization of the first sensor and the second sensor in response to detecting that the first sensor is in the pre-determined spatial configuration with respect to the second sensor.
Abstract:
An apparatus for determining a functional index for stenosis assessment of a vessel is provided. The apparatus comprises an input interface (40) and a processing unit (50). The input interface is configured to obtain image data (30) representing a two-dimensional representation of a vessel (6). The processing unit (50) is configured to determine a course of the vessel (6) and a width (w1, w2) of the vessel along its course in the image data and is further configured to determine the functional index for stenosis assessment of the vessel based on the width of the vessel in the image data.
Abstract:
Disclosed are an imaging system (10) or an interventional tool, such as a catheter (20), having a first ultrasound transducer array (23) and a second ultrasound transducer array (21) spaced by a fixed distance (D) from each other; wherein both arrays may be used to generate diagnostic images; and a processing arrangement (31, 32) to process a first sensor signal indicative of the first array imaging a reference location (X) at a first point in time, and to process a second sensor signal indicative of the second array imaging the reference location at a second point in time; and determine a translation (pullback) speed of the catheter from the set distance and the difference between the first point in time and the second point in time. Alternatively, a catheter may be provided comprising an ultrasound transducer array at a distal end of the catheter, and two pressure sensors for determining the translation speed.