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Left atrial appendage closure guidance in medical imaging

US11432875B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

Siemens Medical Solutions USA, Inc. · US

Inventors

Estelle Camus · Erlangen, DE
Tommaso Mansi · Plainsboro, US
Ingmar Voigt · Erlangen, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 28, 2017
Grant date	Sep 6, 2022
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Dec 24, 2039

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B2090/378
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An ultrasound imager provides for LAA closure guidance. Using ultrasound imaging allows for modeling over time (e.g., throughout a heart cycle). An anatomy model of the LAA over time is used to create a biomechanical model personalized to the patient. The personalized models and a model of one or more closure devices are used to select a closure device for the patient appropriate for the entire heart cycle and to guide placement of the selected closure device during an implantation.

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