MUMBAI, India, Sept. 14 -- Intellectual Property India has published a patent application (202617061160 A) filed by Universitat Pompeu Fabra; Hospital Clnic De Barcelona; Fundaci De Recerca Clnic Barcelona-Institut; and Fundaci Institut De Recerca De L'Hospital De La on May 14, 2026, for Computer-Implemented Method For The In Silico Surgical Planification Of A Left Atrial Appendage Occlusion.
Inventors include Cmara Rey, Oscar; Mill Tena, Jordi; Olivares, Andy Luis; Aguado Martn, Ainhoa Marina; Albors Lucas, Carlos; Saiz Viv, Marta; Herrero Daz, Ngel; Arzamendi Aizpurua, Dabit; and Freixa Rofastes, Xavier.
The application for the patent was published on September 11, 2026, under issue no. 37/2026.
Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a computer implemented method, system, and computer program for in silico surgical planification of a left atrial appendage occlusion (LAAO), wherein the risk of developing a device-associated thrombosis prior to a LAAO surgical intervention is evaluated. The positioning of the 3D model of the left atrial appendage occluder is determined according to anatomical characteristics of the left atrium of the patient, a first compression value and a structural simulation that provides a second compression value. The method further computes a risk score for device-induced thrombosis by analysing computational fluid dynamics calculations in conjunction with patient's medical parameters. This risk assessment aids in optimizing the positioning of the LAAO device, potentially reducing the incidence of post-operation thrombosis.
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