HCA Healthcare. has been granted a patent for a method that enables flow analysis in moving organs, like the heart, using 4D MR Flow volumetric image data. The method involves acquiring data, tracking features of interest, determining spatial orientation, and performing quantitative flow analysis based on velocity information. GlobalData’s report on HCA Healthcare gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Flow analysis method for moving organ using 4d mr data
The patent US12051192B2 outlines a method for conducting flow analysis in a three-dimensional (3D) target volume of a moving organ, particularly focusing on the heart. The process begins with the acquisition of a four-dimensional (4D) MR Flow volumetric image data set, which includes both anatomical and three-directional velocity information of fluid flow over time. The method involves tracking the position of features of interest within this data set, determining the spatial orientation of planes containing these features, and performing quantitative flow analysis based on the velocity information corresponding to these planes. The claims also detail various techniques for deriving two-dimensional (2D) image data sets from the 4D data, including user input, automatic feature detection, and machine learning.
Further claims specify the use of flow quantification techniques to analyze flow dynamics, such as particle tracing and kinetic energy assessment. The method allows for adjustments based on user input and includes provisions for feedback on tracking positions over time. Additionally, the patent describes an MR apparatus designed to acquire the necessary 4D MR Flow volumetric image data sets and perform the outlined quantitative blood flow analysis. This apparatus is equipped with a data acquisition system and a processor programmed to execute the method, particularly focusing on regions of interest like heart valves. Overall, the patent presents a comprehensive approach to enhancing the analysis of fluid dynamics in moving organs through advanced imaging techniques.
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