Thermally Drawn Polymeric Catheters for MR-Guided Cardiovascular Intervention.

ABSTRACT: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), including congenital heart diseases (CHD), present significant global health challenges, emphasizing the need for safe and effective treatment modalities. Fluoroscopy-guided endovascular interventions are widely utilized but raise concerns about ionizing radiation, especially in pediatric cases. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) offers a radiation-free alternative with superior soft tissue visualization and functional insights. However, the lack of compatible instruments remains a major obstacle. An adapted thermal drawing platform that enables low-cost and rapid prototyping of instruments for MR-guided endovascular interventions is introduced. This platform is demonstrated through the development of two exemplary catheter systems: a tendon-driven steerable c

SUBMITTER: Abdelaziz MEMK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11615795 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature