Method and system for extracting centerline representation of vascular structures in medical images via optimal paths in computational flow fields

MA Gulsun, Y Zheng, S Rapaka, V Mihalef… - US Patent …, 2019 - Google Patents
A method and apparatus for extracting centerline represen tations of vascular structures in
medical images is disclosed. A vessel orientation tensor for each of a plurality of voxels …

Systems and methods for stimulation-related volume analysis, creation, and sharing

K Carlton, J Cassidy, C Dean, MA Moffitt… - US Patent …, 2018 - Google Patents
A computer implemented system and method facilitates a cycle of generation, sharing, and
refinement of volumes related to stimulation of anatomical tissue, such as brain or spinal …

Programming interface for spinal cord neuromodulation

DA Blum, GT Schulte, S Kokones, K Carlton - US Patent 9,867,989, 2018 - Google Patents
A tool for assisting in the planning or performing of electrical neuromodulation of a patient's
spinal cord. The tool may have various functions and capabilities, including calculating a …

Apparatus for use with needle insertion guidance system

JB Cox, JZ Jho, RN Golden - US Patent 11,123,099, 2021 - Google Patents
A guidance system utilizes ultrasound imaging or other suitable imaging technology. In one
embodiment, the guidance system includes an imaging device including a probe for …

Systems and methods for VOA model generation and use

MA Moffitt, GK Steinke - US Patent 9,792,412, 2017 - Google Patents
(57) ABSTRACT A computer implemented system and method provides a volume of
activation (VOA) estimation model that receives as input two or more electric field values of a …

Systems and methods for electrical stimulation-related patient population volume analysis and use

S Carcieri, GK Steinke, PJ Yoo, R Mustakos… - US Patent …, 2019 - Google Patents
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Visualization of relevant stimulation leadwire electrodes relative to selected stimulation information

MA Moffitt - US Patent 9,592,389, 2017 - Google Patents
A system and method for graphically identifying candidate electrodes of a leadwire for
stimulation of a patient anatomy includes a processor obtaining data corresponding to an …

Capture and visualization of clinical effects data in relation to a lead and/or locus of stimulation

S Carcieri, C Dean, MA Moffitt - US Patent 9,643,017, 2017 - Google Patents
A system and method for outputting historical stimulation information includes a processor
configured to assign individual display regions, eg, pixels or voxels,(or a larger region) a …

System for placement of a catheter including a signal-generating stylet

EK Burnside, S Messerly - US Patent 11,134,915, 2021 - Google Patents
A method of positioning a catheter in a blood vessel. The method includes ultrasonically
imaging the blood vessel using an ultrasound probe to generate an ultrasound image …

Systems, devices, and methods for electrical stimulation using feedback to adjust stimulation parameters

MA Moffitt, S Kothandaraman - US Patent 9,974,959, 2018 - Google Patents
An electrical stimulation system includes a control module that provides electrical stimulation
signals to an electrical stimulation lead coupled to the control module for stimulation of …