Electromagnetic Wave Diagnostic System for Lower Limb Artery Lesion Prioritization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current diagnostic methods for treating bifurcated blood vessels lack a systematic approach to determine which lesion to treat first, leading to increased operation time, catheter burden, and medical costs, with existing methods not effectively addressing the temporal and spatial complexities of bifurcations in lower limb arteries.
Innovation Solution
A method using electromagnetic waves to diagnose lesions by determining the distance from the bifurcation, employing machine-learning and reinforcement-learning to identify the lesion proximal to the bifurcation for initial treatment, thereby optimizing catheter placement and reducing procedural time and costs.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Object-affected harmful factors
If a catheter is introduced from an arm to treat lesions in bifurcated lower limb arteries, then physical burden on patients is reduced and hospital stay is shortened, but it becomes difficult to determine which lesion to treat first when multiple lesions are present in different bifurcations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces manual assessment and decision-making processes with an automated image processing system that uses electromagnetic wave imaging (CT) to automatically calculate distances from bifurcations to lesions and determine treatment sequence, substituting the mechanical/manual evaluation process with an automated computational system
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary diagnostic system that processes imaging data and provides objective distance measurements and treatment sequence recommendations, acting as a mediator between the complex clinical situation and the physician's decision-making process
2Productivity
If the treatment sequence is determined without a systematic diagnostic method, then treatment can proceed, but operation time increases and catheter burden increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent performs preliminary diagnostic assessment by automatically calculating distances from bifurcations to lesions before treatment begins, establishing the treatment sequence in advance to avoid time-consuming decisions during the procedure and reduce overall operation time
Solution Approach 2:
The system provides feedback through automated distance calculations and treatment sequence recommendations based on imaging data, enabling physicians to make informed decisions quickly without increasing catheter burden or operation time
3Measurement precision
If existing diagnostic methods are used that do not consider temporal factors, then diagnosis can be made, but it is unclear which lesion is more advantageous to treat first
Solution Approach 1:
The patent adds spatial dimension analysis by calculating distances from bifurcations to lesions in three-dimensional space using electromagnetic wave imaging, transforming the diagnostic process from qualitative assessment to quantitative spatial measurement that includes temporal sequencing information
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
This approach allows for efficient treatment of bifurcated lesions by prioritizing the proximal lesion, reducing catheter deformation, and improving treatment accuracy, while also validating treatment outcomes through machine-learning, thus enhancing medical economics and patient outcomes.
Implementation Method 1
detecting electromagnetic waves obtained through a patient by irradiating the patient with electromagnetic waves, and obtaining electromagnetic wave information on the patient based on a changed electromagnetic wave
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AI summary
A method is disclosed for diagnosing and treating a patient having lesions in both arteries of left and right lower limbs. By determining that a lesion distal to an aortailiac bifurcation is to be treated first, catheters and an operation time can be reduced is to be treated first on a priority basis based on diagnostic data, deciding that a lesion proximal to the bifurcation is to be treated next, then treating the lesions substantially continuously.