| abstract |
Implant devices for modifying blood flow between an atrial appendage and its associated atrium, are customized for use in subject atrial appendages. The implant devices are tailored to uniquely match individual anatomical characteristics. Cardiac imaging techniques are used to obtain data on the size, shape and orientation of the subject atrial appendage. The raw imaging data is electronically processed using computer modeling to obtain multi-dimensional anatomical images of the subject atrial appendages. Three-dimensional computer aided design tools are used to generate customized device designs from the anatomical images of the subject atrial appendages. |