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A Bioinspired Bioelectric Sensing Catheter System for Fluoroscopy-Free Imaging
December 2, 2024
The project led by Assoc. Prof. Dr. İsmail Uyanık, supported under the TÜSEB ARGE-B program in 2024, aims to develop an innovative catheter system based on bioelectric sensing, inspired by biology, without requiring fluoroscopy. The project draws inspiration from the electrolocation phenomenon of weakly electric fish, focusing on designing a system capable of mapping vascular networks without the need for external imaging methods.
Traditional catheterization techniques employ fluoroscopy to visualize vascular networks, exposing both patients and healthcare personnel to potentially harmful X-rays. This project aims to develop a unique catheter equipped with integrated electrodes. This catheter emits an electric field within the vessel and uses the reflected signals for bioimpedance measurement to determine vessel geometry. This bioelectric sensing method provides a safer alternative by completely eliminating the need for fluoroscopy.
The project aims to precisely construct vascular network maps using an advanced system that incorporates simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) solutions supported by artificial intelligence. These sophisticated technologies swiftly identify anomalies within the vascular network, offering a safer and more efficient procedural process. With its safe and innovative approach compared to conventional methods, the project is expected to create a significant transformation in the healthcare sector.
The project aims to precisely construct vascular network maps using an advanced system that incorporates simultaneous localization and mapping (SLAM) solutions supported by artificial intelligence. These sophisticated technologies swiftly identify anomalies within the vascular network, offering a safer and more efficient procedural process. With its safe and innovative approach compared to conventional methods, the project is expected to create a significant transformation in the healthcare sector.
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