Development of an anatomic heart model for the minimally-invasive closure of the left atrial appendage

Eva C. Graf, Daniel B. Roppenecker, Klaus Tiemann, Victor D. Samper, Tim C. Lueth

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Abstract

The catheter based minimally-invasive closure of the left atrial appendage for stroke prevention can be realized by placing foldable structures in the heart with the help of a catheter. As a platform for the development and the evaluation of new devices, a phantom was developed that allows to perform the intervention under realistic imaging conditions. The centerpiece of the phantom is an anatomical correct hollow two chamber silicone heart model that offers the possibility to insert and unfold the occlusion device inside the left atrial appendage. The model is compatible with two and three dimensional ultrasound and fluoroscopy imaging. Untrained test persons were asked to perform the intervention and it could be concluded that one of the critical points of the procedure is to predict the implant position after the unfolding of the device.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2014 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, IEEE ROBIO 2014
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages607-612
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781479973965
DOIs
StatePublished - 20 Apr 2014
Event2014 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, IEEE ROBIO 2014 - Bali, Indonesia
Duration: 5 Dec 201410 Dec 2014

Publication series

Name2014 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, IEEE ROBIO 2014

Conference

Conference2014 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Biomimetics, IEEE ROBIO 2014
Country/TerritoryIndonesia
CityBali
Period5/12/1410/12/14

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