Integrated Open-Source Framework for Simulation of Transcatheter Pulmonary Valves in Native Right Ventricular Outflow Tracts
Researchers developed an open-source workflow using machine learning and finite element analysis to simulate transcatheter pulmonary valve replacement (TPVR) in patient CT scans. This method allows for rapid, virtual device placement and quantification of vessel strain and stress. Findings show that no single device is optimal for all anatomy, emphasizing the need for simulation-based assessment to guide personalized device selection.