So, there’s this cool new tech called Cydar Maps that’s being put to the test in a big UK trial. Basically, it’s all about using images to guide doctors during aortic repair. Rachel Clough from King’s College London spilled the beans about it at the VEITHsymposium in New York. She explained that the current challenge with aortic repair is getting the devices in the right spot in 3D space. But now, with Cydar Maps, they can overlay 3D images onto real-time X-rays to make sure everything’s in the right place.
The best part is that this tech is cloud-based, so it’s always up to date and can be used remotely. Plus, it can gather data from different cases to help predict outcomes. And get this – it’s been shown to reduce radiation and procedure times, and even cut down on the amount of contrast agent used. That’s a win for both patients and doctors!
But before this tech can become a regular thing in hospitals, it needs to prove that it’s worth the cost. That’s where the trial comes in. They’re aiming to recruit 340 patients to see if Cydar Maps is really as good as they hope. So far, they’ve got over 200 patients on board, and things are looking good.
Rachel Clough is pretty optimistic about the potential of this tech. She’s hoping that this trial will show just how valuable Cydar Maps can be for aortic repair. And if it does, it could change the game for patients and doctors alike.
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