Cardiac Conduction Pathway Mapping via Electrical Field Analysis

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods for imaging and navigating cardiac conduction pathways, such as the His Bundle, Left Bundle Branch (LBB), and Right Bundle Branch (RBB), are inadequate for real-time visualization and precise targeting during cardiac pacing procedures, leading to extended procedure times and increased risk for patients.

Innovation Solution

A system utilizing a plurality of sensors to collect and process data for calculating a center of electrical activity (CEA) via Single Equivalent Dipole (SED) analysis, generating a three-dimensional model of the cardiac conduction pathway for real-time visualization and guiding therapeutic devices to accurate target locations within the heart.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If conventional imaging methods (fluoroscopy, echocardiography) are used to navigate cardiac conduction pathways, then the equipment is widely available and procedures can be performed, but the imaging precision and real-time visualization capability are insufficient leading to extended procedure times

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveimaging precisionVSAvoidprocedure time

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces conventional mechanical imaging systems (fluoroscopy, echocardiography) with an electrical field-based mapping system that uses sensors to detect and reconstruct cardiac conduction pathways. This substitution enables precise three-dimensional visualization of conduction pathways without relying on indirect mechanical imaging methods, thereby reducing procedure time while improving imaging precision.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an electrical field as an intermediary to visualize cardiac conduction pathways. By detecting electrical signals along the conduction pathway and reconstructing them into a three-dimensional model, the system provides real-time visualization that bridges the gap between conventional imaging limitations and the need for precise navigation, reducing procedure time without sacrificing precision.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Measurement precision

If conventional navigation methods are used to reach conduction system targets, then the approach is simple and equipment is standard, but the navigation precision is insufficient leading to trial-and-error placement and extended procedure times

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvenavigation precisionVSAvoidsystem complexity

Core Design Contradiction:

Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces simple mechanical navigation with an electrical field-based mapping system that provides precise three-dimensional visualization of conduction pathways. This substitution improves navigation precision by enabling direct visualization of targets, eliminating trial-and-error placement, while the added complexity is justified by the significant reduction in procedure time and improved outcomes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

3Productivity

If trial-and-error lead placement is used in conduction system pacing, then the procedure can be completed with standard equipment, but the procedure time is extended and patient risk is increased

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveprocedure efficiencyVSAvoidpatient safety

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The patent replaces trial-and-error mechanical lead placement with electrical field-based navigation that provides real-time visualization of conduction pathways. This substitution improves procedure efficiency by enabling precise first-attempt placement, while simultaneously enhancing patient safety by reducing procedure time and the number of manipulation attempts required.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

Enables quick and accurate navigation to the septum and attachment of pacing leads for conduction system pacing, reducing procedure time and improving cardiac output, while providing precise real-time visualization of cardiac conduction pathways.

Implementation Method 1

sensing, via sensors, signals indicative of cardiac electrical signals propagating through the cardiac conduction pathway

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectrical signal detection: Electric Field

Implementation Method 2

a data processing system for calculating a center of electrical activity (CEA) data from the sensor data

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectSingle Equivalent Dipole analysis:

Data Source

PatentUS20250009277A1Cardiac diagnostic system

Publication Date: 2025.01.09 CARDATHEA INC

AI summary

Provided herein are systems, devices, and methods for performing a cardiac diagnostic procedure. A system for locating segments of a cardiac conduction pathway in a patient includes: a plurality of sensors placed on the surface of the body of the patient, a data collection system for collecting sensor data from the plurality of sensors; a data processing system for calculating CEA data from the sensor data; and a display system for presenting a three-dimensional model of the location of the segments of the cardiac conduction pathway based on the calculated CEA data.