Abstract: In the present invention, a system that has a navigation signal delivered by one of a signal or navigation catheter or treatment catheter as directed by a controller for detection by the other of the navigation catheter or the a treatment catheter to navigate the treatment catheter to a specific point or area of interest using the detected navigation signal is provided. The system is operable in a method to perform the above utilizing the mapping function of the electrophysiology mapping and/or recorder system to energize electrodes on either the navigation catheter or treatment catheter to direct the treatment catheter to the area, region or point of interest.

Abstract: A method of potential equalization monitoring includes connecting a plurality of electrical devices to a patient, electrically connecting each of the plurality of electrical devices to a common equipotential grounding hub, the equipotential grounding hub defining a ground, monitoring a flow of current to the ground from at least one of the plurality of electrical devices, detecting a change in the balance of electrical charge between the plurality of devices, and identifying a source of the change in the balance of electrical charge.

Abstract: A coordinating interface for electrophysiological signals provides inputs for ECG and intra-cardiac electrodes and provides a computer controllable processing path outputting data using a shareable digital data output. Requests received over a digital control line allow the computer to control a multiway switch and analog filter set to arbitrate among different uses of the electrophysiological signals by different devices. A single coordinating interface helps reduce interference from competing uses. Pre-stored configuration data simplifies the connection of different devices having different uses of the physiological data.

Abstract: In the present invention, a system that has a navigation signal delivered by one of a signal or navigation catheter or treatment catheter as directed by a controller for detection by the other of the navigation catheter or the a treatment catheter to navigate the treatment catheter to a specific point or area of interest using the detected navigation signal is provided. The system is operable in a method to perform the above utilizing the mapping function of the electrophysiology mapping and/or recorder system to energize electrodes on either the navigation catheter or treatment catheter to direct the treatment catheter to the area, region or point of interest.

Abstract: A coordinating interface for electrophysiological signals provides inputs for ECG and intra-cardiac electrodes and provides a computer controllable processing path outputting data using a shareable digital data output. Requests received over a digital control line allow the computer to control a multiway switch and analog filter set to arbitrate among different uses of the electrophysiological signals by different devices. A single coordinating interface helps reduce interference from competing uses. Pre-stored configuration data simplifies the connection of different devices having different uses of the physiological data.

Abstract: A method for nervous system modulation includes operatively connecting an ECG cable having a plurality of surface electrodes to a body of a patient, introducing a catheter having a plurality of catheter electrodes into a blood vessel of the patient, probing a target location within the patient with the catheter to identify nerve tissue with maximum signal propagation in real-time, and reducing signal propagation in the identified nerve tissue.

Abstract: A method of potential equalization monitoring includes connecting a plurality of electrical devices to a patient, electrically connecting each of the plurality of electrical devices to a common equipotential grounding hub, the equipotential grounding hub defining a ground, monitoring a flow of current to the ground from at least one of the plurality of electrical devices, detecting a change in the balance of electrical charge between the plurality of devices, and identifying a source of the change in the balance of electrical charge.

Abstract: A method and system for generating a patient condition index. The method and system receive and analyze physiological parameters (PP) of a patient to generate a PP related risk indicator. The method and system access and analyze data from a patient history (PH) database to generate PH related risk indicator. The method and system acquire parameter risk definitions and generate a synthetic informatics signal combining the PP related risk indicator and the PH related risk indicator according to the parameter risk definitions, and display the synthetic informatics signal on a display.

Abstract: A method and system for translating two dimensional (2D) mapping into a three dimensional (3D) derived model. The method and system receive electrical measurements from a plurality of electrodes of the basket catheter of an anatomical region of interest. The method and system receive a 2D map grid based on the electrodes and corresponding spines of the basket catheter. The 2D map grid includes a location of at least one focus of an arrhythmic rotor. Further, the method and system generate a 3D derived model of the anatomical region of interest that includes the basket catheter and display a 3D location of the focus the arrhythmic rotor on the 3D derived model based on the 2D map grid.

Abstract: A method and system for translating two dimensional (2D) mapping into a three dimensional (3D) derived model. The method and system receive electrical measurements from a plurality of electrodes of the basket catheter of an anatomical region of interest. The method and system receive a 2D map grid based on the electrodes and corresponding spines of the basket catheter. The 2D map grid includes a location of at least one focus of an arrhythmic rotor. Further, the method and system generate a 3D derived model of the anatomical region of interest that includes the basket catheter and display a 3D location of the focus the arrhythmic rotor on the 3D derived model based on the 2D map grid.

Abstract: A method for integrating multiple data sources into an X-ray image referential includes generating an X-ray image of a subject. The method also includes collecting information from sensors of a catheter disposed within the subject. The method further includes generating the X-ray image referential on a coordinate system by merging a model of an anatomy and the collected information from the sensors of the catheter to the X-ray image, wherein the X-ray image referential includes a display of a trace of a catheter. In addition, the method includes displaying the X-ray image referential on a display.

Abstract: Certain embodiments of the present invention provide methods and systems for operation of an ultrasound system using a remote control. Certain embodiments provide an ultrasound system operable by remote control. The ultrasound system includes an ultrasound scanner configured to obtain image data in at least one ultrasound imaging mode. The system also includes a remote control configured to remotely issue commands for operation of the ultrasound scanner. The remote control is separate from and in communication with the ultrasound scanner. The remote control includes a plurality of controls corresponding to controls of the ultrasound scanner. The remote control also includes a transmitter configured to send/receive one or more commands to/from the ultrasound scanner. Additionally, the remote control includes a processor configured to receive input from the plurality of controls and translate the input to one or more ultrasound scanner commands for transmission to the ultrasound scanner via the transmitter.

Abstract: Embodiments of the presently described technology provide a method for ultrasound imaging. The method includes obtaining a plurality of ultrasound 3D image segments of an anatomy and combining the plurality of 3D image segments into a composite 3D image of the anatomy. Embodiments of the presently described technology also provide a system for ultrasound imaging. The system includes a computing device combining a plurality of ultrasound 2D images of an anatomy obtained by a transducer array into one or more 3D image segments and aggregating the 3D image segments into a composite 3D image of the anatomy.

Abstract: A communication module is presented. The communication module includes a communication interface operationally coupled to a monitoring system and a mapping system, where the communication interface is configured to facilitate bidirectional communication of data between the monitoring system and the mapping system. A method and computer-readable medium that afford functionality of the type defined by this communication module are also contemplated in conjunction with the present technique.

Abstract: Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for biometric identification in an integrated electrophysiology and hemodynamic diagnostic monitoring environment. Certain embodiments provide a clinical diagnostic system accessible via biometric identification. The system includes a biometric scanner integrated with the clinical diagnostic system and a processing device in communication with the biometric scanner. The biometric scanner receives biometric data from a user. The processing device receives the biometric data from the biometric scanner and verifies the biometric data against a stored biometric identification. The processing device allows user access to the clinical diagnostic system based on the verification.

Abstract: Certain embodiments provide systems and methods for exchanging physiological signal data between an EP/Hemo system and an ultrasound system in an integrated EP/Hemo and ultrasound system environment. Certain embodiments of a method include obtaining physiological signal data; communicating the physiological signal data between the EP/Hemo system and the ultrasound system via signal communication ports; displaying the physiological signal data at both of the EP/Hemo system and the ultrasound system; and correlating the physiological signal data with image data from the ultrasound system. Certain embodiments of a system include an EP/Hemo system having a signal port, an ultrasound system having a signal port, a connection between the EP/Hemo system and the ultrasound system, and physiological signal data being communicated.

Abstract: A system and method for beginning an exam procedure in multiple modality systems during the performance of a physiology procedure. Upon the initiation of a physiology procedure in a physiology workstation, the physiology workstation automatically generates an exam notification message to each modality system required during the performance of the physiology procedure. Upon receiving the start exam notification message, each modality system automatically generates a patient information query back to the physiology workstation requesting patient information and exam information. The physiology workstation returns identical patient information and exam information to each of the modality systems, thereby ensuring that each of the modality systems is operating utilizing the same patient information and exam information.