NA-MIC Project Weeks
Back to Projects List
LVAD implantation measurements
Key Investigators
- Imre J. Barabás (Semmelweis University, Hungary)
- Attila Tanács (University of Szeged, Hungary)
- Attila Nagy (University of Szeged, Hungary)
- Frida Hauler (No Institution, UK)
Project Description
Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implantation is a surgical procedure commonly employed in the field of cardiac surgery to support individuals with severe heart failure. This innovative technology involves the insertion of a mechanical pump, known as an LVAD, which assists the weakened left ventricle in pumping blood throughout the body. Knowing the LVAD position and angle after implantation is crucial for several reasons in the realm of cardiac surgery and patient care, such as: Optimal Device Function, Minimizing Complications, Improve the Quality of Life, Long-Term Device Durability, Postoperative Monitoring of Device Function, Individualized Patient Care
Objective
We aim to create an extension that allows us to conduct measurements using standard methods.
Approach and Plan
Collaboratively addressing the issue.
Progress and Next Steps
A recent advancement has been achieved with the development of a new extension. This extension is designed to utilize segmented anatomical structures of the heart as input data, leveraging this information to calculate the optimal position for the Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD). This innovative approach marks a significant step forward in the field, enhancing precision and efficiency in determining the most suitable placement for LVADs based on segmented anatomical data of the heart.
Illustrations
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