Abstract:
In part, the disclosure relates to methods of stent strut detection relative to a side branch region using intravascular data. In one embodiment, detecting stent struts relative to jailed side branches is performed using a scan line-based peak analysis. In one embodiment, false positive determinations relating to stent struts are analyzed using a model strut.
Abstract:
The disclosure relates to stent detection and shadow detection in the context of intravascular data sets obtained using a probe such as, for example, and optical coherence tomography probe or an intravascular ultrasound probe.
Abstract:
In part, the invention relates to a catheter suitable for flushing a vessel. The catheter can include separated lumens and components that improve image data collection. In one embodiment, the catheter includes a catheter wall; a distal portion defining a distal lumen (62), the distal lumen having a first end terminating at the distal end of the catheter and a second end (30) terminating at an exit port in the catheter wall; a proximal portion defining proximal lumen (42), the proximal lumen having a first end terminating at the proximal end of the catheter and a second end terminating at a vent port (34) in the catheter wall; and a valve (50,54) positioned adjacent the vent port, the valve permitting fluid to exit the proximal lumen, but preventing particulate matter from the environment from entering the proximal lumen. In one embodiment, the valve comprises a piston (50) and spring (54) located in the proximal lumen (42). In another embodiment, the valve is a filter located in the proximal lumen adjacent the vent port.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, the invention relates to a processor based method for generating positional and other information relating to a stent in the lumen of a vessel using a computer. The method includes the steps of generating an optical coherence image data set in response to an OCT scan of a sample containing at least one stent; and identifying at least one one-dimensional local cue in the image data set relating to the position of the stent.
Abstract:
In part, the disclosure relates to computer-based methods, devices, and systems suitable for detecting a delivery catheter using intravascular data. In one embodiment, the delivery catheter is used to position the intravascular data collection probe. The probe can collect data suitable for generating one or more representations of a blood vessel with respect to which the delivery catheter can be detected.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides systems and methods for dynamically visualizing the delivery of a device within a vessel by correlating at least one first extraluminal image with second extraluminal images. The extraluminal images may be correlated based on motion features, without the use of other sensors or timestamps. The first extraluminal image may be a high dose contrast x-ray angiogram (“XA”) and the second extraluminal images may be low dose contrast XAs. The high dose contrast XA may be used to generate a vessel map. The low dose contrast XAs may be taken during the delivery of a device, such as a balloon, stent, probe, or the like. Correlating the high dose XA and low dose XA based on motion features allows for the vessel map to be overlaid on the low dose XA to provide the physician visualization of where the device is within the vessel tree in real time.
Abstract:
The disclosure relates generally to the field of vascular system and peripheral vascular system data collection, imaging, image processing and feature detection relating thereto. In part, the disclosure more specifically relates to methods for detecting position and size of contrast cloud in an x-ray image including with respect to a sequence of x-ray images during intravascular imaging. Methods of detecting and extracting metallic wires from x-ray images are also described herein such as guidewires used in coronary procedures. Further, methods for of registering vascular trees for one or more images, such as in sequences of x-ray images, are disclosed. In part, the disclosure relates to processing, tracking and registering angiography images and elements in such images. The registration can be performed relative to images from an intravascular imaging modality such as, for example, optical coherence tomography (OCT) or intravascular ultrasound (IVUS).
Abstract:
In part, the disclosure relates to methods, and systems suitable for evaluating image data from a patient on a real time or substantially real time basis using machine learning (ML) methods and systems. Systems and methods for improving diagnostic tools for end users such as cardiologists and imaging specialists using machine learning techniques applied to specific problems associated with intravascular images that have polar representations. Further, given the use of rotating probes to obtain image data for OCT, IVUS, and other imaging data, dealing with the two coordinate systems associated therewith creates challenges. The present disclosure addresses these and numerous other challenges relating to solving the problem of quickly imaging and diagnosis a patient such that stenting and other procedures may be applied during a single session in the cath lab.
Abstract:
In part, the invention relates to a probe suitable for use with image data collection system. The probe, in one embodiment, includes an optical transceiver, such as a beam director, and an acoustic transceiver such as an ultrasound transducer. The optical transceiver is in optical communication with an optical fiber in optical communication with a beam director configured to transmit light and receive scattered light from a sample such as a wall of a blood vessel. The acoustic transceiver includes an ultrasound device or subsystem such as a piezoelectric element configured to generate acoustic waves and receive reflected acoustic waves from the sample.
Abstract:
In one aspect, the invention relates to one or more rotatable elements and one or more stationary element such that the elements are arranged along a common axis of rotation co-linear with or substantially parallel to an optical path. The optical path is a portion of a sample arm of an interferometer. Further, the rotatable and stationary elements are configured to couple electrical signals and optical signals between a data collection probe and an interface unit or other component of an imaging system. In one embodiment, the data collection probe is a combination ultrasound and OCT probe. In one aspect, the invention relates to a rotary joint in which the optical fiber and a fiber optic rotary joint lie in the center of one or more conductive elements of an electrical rotary joint which are annularly disposed around one or both of the optical fiber and optical rotary joint.