Renal Denervation Response Index Using Multi-Parameter Prediction

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current methods lack the ability to accurately predict patient responsiveness to renal denervation procedures, leading to a significant portion of the population showing no response or negative response due to physiological factors and inadequate therapy administration.

Innovation Solution

A renal denervation suitability prediction system utilizing a collection of multiple physiological parameters, including patient data and real-time or point-of-care measurements, to generate a single index that stratifies patient suitability and confirms therapy completeness, employing machine learning algorithms to determine the effectiveness of renal denervation procedures.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Measurement precision

If multiple physiological parameters are collected and processed through machine learning algorithms to generate a predictive index, then prediction accuracy of patient responsiveness is improved, but device complexity and data processing requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveprediction accuracyVSAvoidsystem complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The system segments the prediction task into distinct functional modules: data acquisition from multiple physiological parameters, machine learning model processing, and output generation of predictive indices. This modular architecture manages complexity by organizing the system into independent, manageable components that can be developed and validated separately.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent introduces an intermediary processing layer (machine learning algorithms and computational models) that transforms raw physiological parameter data into clinically actionable predictive indices. This intermediary layer bridges the gap between complex multi-parameter data and simple binary or graded predictions of patient responsiveness.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

2Reliability

If real-time physiological measurements are implemented during the procedure, then patient responsiveness prediction is improved, but procedure time and resource requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetreatment effectivenessVSAvoidprocedure time
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSLoss of time

Solution Approach 1:

The system performs preliminary data collection and processing by gathering physiological parameters continuously during the renal denervation procedure itself, rather than requiring separate pre-procedure or post-procedure testing. This allows prediction to be integrated into the procedural workflow, minimizing additional time requirements.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements continuous monitoring and processing of physiological parameters throughout the procedure, enabling real-time prediction updates as the treatment progresses. This continuous action allows the system to provide ongoing feedback without interrupting the procedural flow, maintaining treatment effectiveness while managing time efficiently.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #20Continuity of useful action

Data Source

PatentEP4682898A1Multi-factor renal denervation index for patient suitability and/or expected responsiveness to renal denervation treatment
Publication Date: 2026.01.21 KONINKLIJKE PHILIPS NV
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AI summary

An apparatus includes a processor configured to obtain values for a plurality of physiological metrics for a patient from at least one of an electronic health record database, a non-invasive measurement device, or an invasive measurement device. The processor is also configured to calculate a value of a renal denervation index using the physiological metrics such that the renal denervation index is itself not measured from the patient, where the value of the renal denervation index is representative of at least one of a suitability of the patient for a renal denervation treatment or an expected responsiveness of the patient to the renal denervation treatment. The processor is also configured to output, to a display, a screen display based on the value of the renal denervation index.