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Systems and methods for vascular image co-registration

US12087000B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2022
Grant dateSep 10, 2024
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Expiry dateMar 20, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06T2207/30101
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

This disclosure provides alternative medical imaging systems and methods for vascular imaging co-registration. Methods include obtaining extravascular imaging data of a portion of a blood vessel including an extravascular image showing an intravascular imaging device disposed within the vessel with an imaging element disposed at a starting location for a translation procedure. The extravascular image also includes an extravascular contrast image showing the portion of the blood vessel with contrast showing a visualized anatomical landmark. Intravascular imaging data is obtained during the translation procedure that includes one or more intravascular images showing a detected anatomical landmark. The starting location and the ending location of the imaging element on the extravascular imaging data is marked, and the predicted location of the detected anatomical landmark on the extravascular imaging data is marked. The predicted location of the detected anatomical landmark is then aligned with the visualized anatomical landmark.

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