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Anthropomorphic simulator for minimally invasive epicardial access procedures.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  19929238     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
We have developed a prototype, in vitro anthropomorphic model for simulating pressure-guided, subxiphoid access procedures done to enable minimally invasive epicardial cardiac procedures including treatments for ventricular tachycardia. Life-size replicas of the heart and lungs were modelled using anatomically accurate surrogates. The dynamic pressure-frequency profiles of simulated pericardial fluid surrounding the water-pumped replica heart were measured and validated against previously acquired human intrapericardial pressure observations (Pearson's r = 0.88, p < 0.001). In replicating access procedures for approaching and entering the pericardial space, the system produced physiologically appropriate pressure measurements at each intermediate point along the needle's insertion pathway. Details of construction and performance are presented and discussed.
Authors:
H V Gyurjyan; J M Tucker-Schwartz; G T Gillies; S Mahapatra
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't    
Journal Detail:
Title:  Journal of medical engineering & technology     Volume:  34     ISSN:  1464-522X     ISO Abbreviation:  J Med Eng Technol     Publication Date:  2010 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-01-18     Completed Date:  2010-03-26     Revised Date:  2011-05-25    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  7702125     Medline TA:  J Med Eng Technol     Country:  England    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  134-40     Citation Subset:  IM    
Affiliation:
University of Virginia, Department of Biomedical Engineering, PO Box 800759, Charlottesville, VA 22908, USA.
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Humans
Models, Anatomic*
Pericardium / anatomy & histology*
Surgical Procedures, Minimally Invasive
Tachycardia, Ventricular

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