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Intraluminal Flow Diverter Design Primer for Neurointerventionalists
Alexander A Oliver1,2, Yigit Can Senol3, Cem Bilgin2
1From the Department of Biomedical Engineering and Physiology (A.A.O., D.F.K.), Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Rochester, Minnesota Oliver.Alexander@mayo.edu.
AJNR. American Journal of Neuroradiology
|January 2, 2024
Summary
Flow diverters are increasingly used for brain aneurysms. This primer explains their engineering design principles to improve collaboration between clinicians and engineers for better patient outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Interventional Neurology
- Medical Device Design
Background:
- Clinical use of flow diverters for intracranial aneurysms has surged.
- Market and technology for these devices are expanding rapidly.
- Clinicians understand flow diverter performance but not underlying engineering principles.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize flow diverter engineering design parameters.
- To enhance understanding for neurointerventionalists.
- To foster collaboration between clinicians and engineers.
Main Methods:
- Review of flow diverter engineering design principles.
- Explanation of device parameters impacting clinical performance.
- Focus on principles relevant to neurointerventional practice.
Main Results:
- Detailed overview of key design parameters (e.g., porosity, material, structure).
- Correlation between specific design features and clinical outcomes.
- Identification of areas for potential design optimization.
Conclusions:
- Understanding engineering design is crucial for optimal flow diverter use.
- Enhanced collaboration can lead to improved device development and patient care.
- This primer serves as a foundational resource for neurointerventionalists.
