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Smart Catheters for Diagnosis, Monitoring, and Therapy
Azra Yaprak Tarman1,2, Samiha Ahmed1,2, Majed Othman Althumayri1,2,3
1Department of Biomedical Engineering, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, 77843, USA.
Advanced Healthcare Materials
|November 17, 2025
Summary
Smart catheters, integrating sensors and robotics, offer real-time health monitoring and precise treatments. These advanced devices improve patient care by reducing risks and enabling personalized medicine.
Area of Science:
- Biomedical Engineering
- Medical Device Technology
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Traditional catheters serve as drains or ports.
- Smart catheters evolve from traditional designs with advanced capabilities.
- Current limitations of traditional catheters include infection and blockage risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the emerging field of smart catheters.
- To highlight recent advancements in smart catheter technology.
- To discuss challenges and future directions for smart catheters.
Main Methods:
- Review of recent developments in smart catheter technology.
- Analysis of integrated sensors, robotics, and communication systems.
- Exploration of various smart catheter types (sensing, imaging, therapeutic, multimodal).
Main Results:
- Smart catheters enable real-time monitoring of vital signs and biochemical signals.
- Advances in materials and navigation reduce risks like infection and blockage.
- Improved precision in catheter placement for minimally invasive procedures.
Conclusions:
- Smart catheters represent a significant advancement in medical devices.
- Ongoing challenges include biocompatibility, long-term performance, and clinical translation.
- Smart catheters promise more personalized and responsive healthcare solutions.
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