Visualizing Post-Ablation Locations via MRI Overlay
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing ablation procedures lack an efficient mechanism to integrate and display comprehensive information from both ablation and MRI-derived data, leading to potential oversight or misunderstanding of post-ablation effects.
Innovation Solution
A computer-implemented method that controls the visual representation of post-ablation locations on an anatomical structure by combining ablation information with MRI-derived information, using various visual properties such as size, shape, color, opacity, and animation to indicate success or failure of ablation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of information
If separate displays are used for ablation locations and MRI images, then each data source can be visualized independently, but clinicians must switch between multiple displays increasing the risk of overlooking important information
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines ablation location data and MRI-derived information into a single integrated visual representation. The system overlays ablation location indicators directly onto the MRI image, allowing clinicians to view both data sources simultaneously in one display rather than switching between separate displays, thereby reducing information loss while managing complexity through unified presentation
2Ease of operation
If multiple separate displays are used for ablation and MRI data, then data processing remains simple, but the ease of operation decreases due to the need to switch between displays
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges ablation location indicators with MRI images in a single integrated display. This allows clinicians to access both ablation and MRI-derived information simultaneously without switching between displays, significantly improving ease of operation. The integration is achieved through coordinate system alignment and overlay techniques that manage the underlying complexity while presenting a unified, user-friendly interface
3Reliability
If comprehensive ablation and MRI information is provided in a single visual representation, then the clarity and availability of information increases, but the complexity of data integration and processing increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent integrates ablation location data and MRI-derived information into a single visual representation, providing comprehensive information that enhances reliability of clinical decisions. The system aligns coordinate systems, processes multiple data sources, and overlays them on a unified display. This integration, while complex, ensures that clinicians have access to all relevant information in one view, reducing the risk of overlooking critical details and improving decision-making reliability
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AI summary
A mechanism for controlling a display of an anatomical structure. In particular, one or more visual properties of a post-ablation location on the anatomical structure are controlled responsive to ablation information (about an ablation performed at the post-ablation location) and MRI-derived information derived from one or more MR images of the post-ablation location.