FDA clears AI-enhanced 3D heart models generated from MR and CT images

Chad Van Alstin | | Health Imaging | Computed Tomography
The rapid rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has helped cardiologists, radiologists, nurses and other healthcare providers embrace precision medicine in a way that ensures more heart patients are receiving personalized care.

French medical device manufacturer inHeart has received 510(k) clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its AI-enhanced tool that creates a 3D digital model of a patient’s heart from CT or MR images, aiding physicians before and during surgery.

The onboard AI module automatically segments the "twin" heart, simplifying complicated ablation procedures. These heart models are highly detailed and interactive, enabling clinicians to plan and visualize patient surgeries.

In a statement, inHeart said that the technology has been beneficial in risky ventricular tachycardia ablations, reducing procedure time by 60%.

Clearance from the FDA will allow inHeart image-guided cardiac surgeries to be conducted at medical institutions in the U.S. inHeart is currently used in operating rooms all over Europe.

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Chad Van Alstin Health Imaging Health Exec
Chad Van Alstin

Chad is an award-winning writer and editor with over 15 years of experience working in media. He has a decade-long professional background in healthcare, working as a writer and in public relations.

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