Determining of a Puncture Position of a Vessel

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This patent describes a method and system for precisely determining a puncture position on a blood vessel, such as an artery or vein, based on medical images (like CT or X-ray scans). The approach involves analyzing an image dataset to extract the vessel's path, calculating its geometrical properties such as slope and curvature, and then identifying the optimal spot for vessel puncture. The technique can be implemented as software, integrated with imaging devices, and used during medical procedures like catheterization.

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• Guiding physicians to select puncture points for vascular access during catheter-based procedures (e.g., angiography, stent placement, or dialysis).
• Preoperative planning for surgeries that require vascular access (e.g., minimally invasive heart or vascular surgeries).
• Assisting in percutaneous interventions, such as inserting central lines or performing regional anesthesia (epidural or spinal anesthesia).
• Integration into imaging systems or surgical navigation platforms for real-time assistance.
• Training tools for medical professionals learning vessel access techniques.

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• Improved accuracy in determining the puncture location, reducing the risk of complications and tissue trauma.
• Minimizes the need for real-time fluoroscopy or manual estimation, reducing patient radiation exposure.
• Can accommodate anatomical variations, making procedures safer across different patients.
• Easily implemented via software updates to existing imaging systems, potentially reducing installation costs.
• Enhances predictability and efficiency during vascular access procedures, improving patient outcomes and workflow.

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A method is for determining a vessel puncture position including reception of a first image dataset of a region of interest via an interface, the first image dataset mapping the vessel. The method further includes determination of a vessel line of the vessel based on the first image dataset via a computing unit. The method further includes determination of a gradient measure based on the vessel line. Finally, the method includes a determination of the vessel puncture position based on the gradient measure. A position-determining unit, a computer program product and a computer-readable storage medium are for determining a vessel puncture position.