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Planning Module for Left Ventricle Assist Device Implantation

Key Investigators

• Imre J. Barabas (Semmelweis Univ., Hungary)
• Attila Tanacs (University of Szeged, Hungary)
• Matthew A. Jolley (Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, USA)
• Kyle Sunderland (Queen's Univ., Canada)
• Tamas Ungi (Queen's Univ., Canada)
• Andras Lasso (Queen's Univ., Canada)

Presenter location: In-person

Project Description

The Planning Module for Left Ventricle Assist Device (LVAD) Implantation is aimed at developing a state-of-the-art tool to improve the precision and efficacy of LVAD placement surgeries. This module integrates advanced AI-based automatic 3D segmentation, mechanical simulations of heart muscle deformation, and an algorithm for automatic LVAD positioning, drawing from extensive clinical experience. The project seeks to enhance patient safety and surgical outcomes by providing surgeons with precise, patient-specific models and simulations, ultimately bridging engineering advancements with critical cardiac surgical applications.

Objective

This week, I will draft the algorithm for automatic LVAD positioning, incorporating clinical insights and surgical best practices. I will also begin iterative testing and refinement to ensure precise and effective device placement.

Approach and Plan

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Progress and Next Steps

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Illustrations

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Background and References

• Barabás IJ, Hartyánszky I, Kocher A, Merkely B. A 3D printed exoskeleton facilitates HeartMate III inflow cannula position. Interact Cardiovasc Thorac Surg. 2019 Oct 1;29(4):644-646. doi: 10.1093/icvts/ivz146. PMID: 31230073.
• Barabás JI, Palkovics D, Bognár V, Sax B, Heltai K, Panajotu A, Merkely B, Hartyánszky I. A 3D technológia szerepe a műszívterápiában [The role of 3D technology in the support of mechanical circulation therapy.]. Orv Hetil. 2023 Jul 2;164(26):1026-1033. Hungarian. doi: 10.1556/650.2023.32804. PMID: 37393547.
• Barabás JI, Merkely B, Hartyánszky I, Palkovics D. Computer-aided Design and Manufacturing of a Patented, Left Ventricle Assist Device Positioning Tool – 3D Navigated Surgical Treatment of End-Stage Heart Failure. Acta Polytechnica Hungarica. 2023 Jan 20(8):9-25. DOI: 10.12700/APH.20.8.2023.8.2