Spatial Orientation and Morphology of the Pulmonary Artery: Relevance to Optimising Design and Positioning of a Continuous Pressure Monitoring Device
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Journal Article
Abstract
Personalised treatment of heart disease requires an understanding of the patient-specific characteristics,
which can vary over time. A newly developed implantable surface acoustic wave pressure sensor, capable of
continuous monitoring of the left ventricle filling pressure, is a novel device for personalised management of
patients with heart disease. However, a one-size-fits-all approach to device sizing will affect its positioning
within the pulmonary artery and its relationship to the interrogating device on the chest wall on a patientspecific
level. In this paper, we analyse the spatial orientation and morphology of the pulmonary artery and its
main branches in patients who could benefit from the device and normal controls. The results could optimise
the design of the sensor, its stent, and importantly its placement, ensuring long-term monitoring in patient
groups.
which can vary over time. A newly developed implantable surface acoustic wave pressure sensor, capable of
continuous monitoring of the left ventricle filling pressure, is a novel device for personalised management of
patients with heart disease. However, a one-size-fits-all approach to device sizing will affect its positioning
within the pulmonary artery and its relationship to the interrogating device on the chest wall on a patientspecific
level. In this paper, we analyse the spatial orientation and morphology of the pulmonary artery and its
main branches in patients who could benefit from the device and normal controls. The results could optimise
the design of the sensor, its stent, and importantly its placement, ensuring long-term monitoring in patient
groups.
Date Issued
2016-04-13
Date Acceptance
2016-03-27
Citation
Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research, 2016, 9 (3), pp.239-248
ISSN
1937-5387
Publisher
Springer Verlag (Germany)
Start Page
239
End Page
248
Journal / Book Title
Journal of Cardiovascular Translational Research
Volume
9
Issue
3
Copyright Statement
© The Author(s) 2016. This article is published with open access at Springerlink.com
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Sponsor
Wellcome Trust
Grant Number
095932/Z/11/Z
Subjects
Device design
Morphology
Orientation
Pressure monitoring
Pulmonary artery
Publication Status
Published