As late as fifteen years ago the intracardiac catheter was only used for diagnostic purposes. Since then it has also been established as a therapeutic method. The latest studies have shown that the reduction in convalescence that normally follows a catheter-interventional implantation of aortic valves by transcatheter aortic valve implantation is less significant in comparison to that of a cardiac surgery operation. It is expected that such minimal-invasive technologies will grow to a great extent, also helping to reduce socio-economic costs for the European health care system. Patients of higher ages with acquired cardiac defects or children with congenital cardiac defects of heart valves, especially of the pulmonary valve, are currently the main target groups. We present an alternative and optimized mechanism for stent placement and similar therapeutical interventions. This project focuses on the manipulation unit and tube system. It carries out a highly precise and repeatable linear motion. Ergonomic requirements are taken into account. Furthermore a possibility to support the linear motion by minimal strain is presented. The product is designed for disposable applications but is generally also suitable for long-term applications.

Gatomski, G., Nguyen, H., Quadrini, F., Foitzik, A. (2017). Components of a heart catheter system for high risk patients. In Materials Science Forum (pp.583-588). Trans Tech Publications Ltd [10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.879.583].

Components of a heart catheter system for high risk patients

QUADRINI, FABRIZIO;
2017-01-01

Abstract

As late as fifteen years ago the intracardiac catheter was only used for diagnostic purposes. Since then it has also been established as a therapeutic method. The latest studies have shown that the reduction in convalescence that normally follows a catheter-interventional implantation of aortic valves by transcatheter aortic valve implantation is less significant in comparison to that of a cardiac surgery operation. It is expected that such minimal-invasive technologies will grow to a great extent, also helping to reduce socio-economic costs for the European health care system. Patients of higher ages with acquired cardiac defects or children with congenital cardiac defects of heart valves, especially of the pulmonary valve, are currently the main target groups. We present an alternative and optimized mechanism for stent placement and similar therapeutical interventions. This project focuses on the manipulation unit and tube system. It carries out a highly precise and repeatable linear motion. Ergonomic requirements are taken into account. Furthermore a possibility to support the linear motion by minimal strain is presented. The product is designed for disposable applications but is generally also suitable for long-term applications.
9th International Conference on Processing and Manufacturing of Advanced Materials, THERMEC 2016
aut
2016
The Minerals, Metals and Materials Society (TMS), USA
Rilevanza internazionale
2017
Settore ING-IND/16 - TECNOLOGIE E SISTEMI DI LAVORAZIONE
English
Heart catheter; Heart valve replacement; High precision motion; Materials Science (all); Condensed Matter Physics; Mechanics of Materials; Mechanical Engineering
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Gatomski, G., Nguyen, H., Quadrini, F., Foitzik, A. (2017). Components of a heart catheter system for high risk patients. In Materials Science Forum (pp.583-588). Trans Tech Publications Ltd [10.4028/www.scientific.net/MSF.879.583].
Gatomski, G; Nguyen, H; Quadrini, F; Foitzik, A
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