Jekyll2022-06-28T08:09:37-07:00https://gomezalberto.github.io/feed.xmlAlberto Gomez, PhDAI & Hardware Lead, and Senior Research Fellow on Smart Ultrasound ImagingAlberto Gomezalberto.gomez@ultromics.comPaper accepted at JTCVS 20212021-03-01T00:00:00-08:002021-03-01T00:00:00-08:00https://gomezalberto.github.io/posts/2021/02/JTCVS-paper-accepted<p>Kuberan and Kelly's paper entitled "Virtual reality three dimensional echocardiographic imaging for planning surgical atrioventricular valve repair" has been accepted for publication at the JTCVS Techniques! This is a landmark paper in our <a href="https://gomezalberto.github.io/portfolio/portfolio-2/"> 3DHeart project</a> showing clinical benefit from using VR to better understand preoperative data.</p>
<p>The paper is open access and available <a href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2666250721001991">here</a>.</p>Alberto Gomezalberto.gomez@ultromics.comKuberan and Kelly's paper entitled "Virtual reality three dimensional echocardiographic imaging for planning surgical atrioventricular valve repair" has been accepted for publication at the JTCVS Techniques! This is a landmark paper in our 3DHeart project showing clinical benefit from using VR to better understand preoperative data.3D Heart follow on project awarded!2021-02-14T00:00:00-08:002021-02-14T00:00:00-08:00https://gomezalberto.github.io/posts/2021/02/blog-post-1<p>Our BHF Translational Awards bid has been successful! Our project entitled “Immersive 4D imaging for Catheter and Surgical Intervention Planning in Structural Heart Disease” has been funded for the next two years!</p>
<h1 id="the-project">The project</h1>
<p>Congenital heart disease remains a major cause of mortality and morbidity requiring complex surgical and catheter intervention. We have developed a prototype virtual reality (VR) system for 3D echocardiography, which has been well-received by clinicians in pilot studies. However, CT and MRI are also used to plan procedures. We aim to include these modalities, as well as the ability to place “virtual” devices within the heart to test feasibility in advance of procedures. Use of this technology will improve the understanding of clinicians and patients of the underlying pathology. This will allow improved planning with reductions in procedure time, reinterventions, complications and healthcare costs.Aims and methods:</p>
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<li>To develop a validated VR platform for multimodality imaging with image interrogation and quantification tools required to plan catheter and surgical interventions. This will be assessed against current imaging platforms.</li>
<li>Virtual placement of devices for proposed interventions, evaluated by clinicians using real cases· Create local and remote multi-user interaction and image sharing to allow integration into routine clinical workflows, revolutionising “second opinions”.</li>
<li>Work with Industry partners towards commercialisation of a product which optimises planning, improves device selection and is time efficient compared to current technologies e.g. 3D printing.</li>
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<h1 id="team">Team</h1>
<p>We maintain the same core team as in 3D Heart:</p>
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<li>Investigators: Prof. J. Simpson (PI), Dr. K. Pushparajah, Prof. J. Schnabel, Dr. A. Gomez</li>
<li>Researchers: Dr. G. Wheeler, Dr. S. Deng</li>
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<p>Stay tuned for more information!</p>Alberto Gomezalberto.gomez@ultromics.comOur BHF Translational Awards bid has been successful! Our project entitled “Immersive 4D imaging for Catheter and Surgical Intervention Planning in Structural Heart Disease” has been funded for the next two years!Paper accepted for ISBI 20212020-12-01T00:00:00-08:002020-12-01T00:00:00-08:00https://gomezalberto.github.io/posts/2021/02/ISBI-paper-accepted<p>Hamideh's paper entitled "Automatic Detection of B-lines in Lung Ultrasound Videos From Severe Dengue Patients" has been accepted for presentation at ISBI 2021!</p>
<p>A preprint is available <a href="https://arxiv.org/abs/2102.01059">at Arxiv</a>.</p>Alberto Gomezalberto.gomez@ultromics.comHamideh's paper entitled "Automatic Detection of B-lines in Lung Ultrasound Videos From Severe Dengue Patients" has been accepted for presentation at ISBI 2021!