Method and System for Ranking Instruments

摘要

A system including or receiving information regarding the geometry of a patient can be used to identify possible or appropriate instruments for a patient. Instruments can include pacing and defibrillation leads. Information regarding the patient can include target location size, bifurcation angles, and tortuosity of a path. Information regarding the instrument can include diameter, shape, stiffness, and/or other handling characteristics. The information can be used to identify or rank instruments.

主权项

1. A method to assist in identifying at least one of a lead or a delivery system of the lead to a target location, comprising:
determining at least one score of a fit score, a navigation score, and a stability score, for the lead to be moved to and implanted at the target location; and outputting at least one lead and the determined at least one score for the at least one lead; wherein the at least one lead can be implanted at the target location.