Optimize Cardiovascular Interventions
The Mimics Innovation Suite allows you to optimize cardiovascular interventions by giving you the opportunity to (1) create a 3D model for virtual simulation of the intervention on a patient’s specific anatomy, or (2) to create a printable model for physical simulation of the intervention. The information gathered from this can help you choose the best device and access route to achieve a minimally invasive intervention. Moreover, it can shorten the actual intervention time thanks to a better understanding of the complex anatomy involved. Finally, this information can be used to design custom-made devices when they are necessary for an optimal intervention.
A: Image segementation in Mimics - B: Blood segmentation from MRA (3D result) - C: Heart wall reconstruction and model split - D: 3D printed model in HeartPrint flex for intervention planning (image courtesy*)
Optimize your cardiovascular interventions by:
- Visualizing (congenital) heart diseases using a virtual or physical 3D model
- Quantifying the aortic root anatomy and its calcifications
- Investigating all possible access roots for transcatheter aortic valve intervention (TAVI)
- Investigating aneurysms in the aorta or in the coronaries so that an optimal stent size can be determined
- Simulating, virtually or physically, the post-operative situation when the device is deployed
- And more …
Different tools are available in the Mimics Innovation Suite that allows you to:
- Create a 3D model via different segmentation possibilities
- Automate the centerline extraction of blood vessels
- Measure diameters, tortuosity, and curvature
- Choose the best viewing angles for performing correct measurements
- And more …