Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for enhancing audio communications. In one aspect, the present disclosure provides a method for enhancing audio communications. The method may comprise (a) detecting one or more parameters associated with a medical procedure and one or more audio communications associated with the medical procedure; and (b) processing the one or more audio communications based on the one or more parameters to generate one or more enhanced audio communications.

Abstract: Systems and methods for medical resource intelligence are provided. Systems and methods are provided for identifying appropriate remote users to contact based on a plurality of factors including availability and operator preference.

Abstract: A system for breaking obstructions in body lumens includes a catheter including an elongated carrier, a balloon about the carrier in sealed relation thereto, the balloon being arranged to receive a fluid therein that inflates the balloon, and an arc generator including at least one electrode within the balloon that forms a mechanical shock wave within the balloon. The system further includes a power source that provides electrical energy to the arc generator.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and systems for video collaboration. The method may comprise (a) obtaining a plurality of videos of a surgical procedure; (b) determining an amount of progress for the surgical procedure based at least in part on the plurality of videos; and (c) updating an estimated timing of one or more steps of the surgical procedure based at least in part on the amount of progress. The method may further comprise providing the estimating timing to one or more end users to coordinate another surgical procedure or patient room turnover. In some cases, the method may comprise (a) obtaining a plurality of videos of a surgical procedure and (b) providing the plurality of videos to a plurality of end users, wherein each end user of the plurality of end users receives a different subset of the plurality of videos.

Abstract: A system for breaking obstructions in body lumens includes a catheter including an elongated carrier, a balloon about the carrier in sealed relation thereto, the balloon being arranged to receive a fluid therein that inflates the balloon, and an arc generator including at least one electrode within the balloon that forms a mechanical shock wave within the balloon. The system further includes a power source that provides electrical energy to the arc generator.

Abstract: Systems and methods for medical resource intelligence are provided. Systems and methods are provided for identifying appropriate remote users to contact, and for assessing productivity of such remote users. Systems and methods are provided for forecasting usage of medical resources. Furthermore, performance may be tracked in accordance with one or more metrics with aid of a video collaboration system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for medical procedure preparation are provided. Systems and methods are provided for identifying appropriate medical resources to prepare, prior to a medical procedure. Systems and methods are provided for automatically updating records of medical personnel preferences based on usage. Optionally, scheduling and forecasting of location availability may occur in real-time. Furthermore, medical console identifiers may be used to aid in the systems and methods provided herein.

Abstract: Systems and methods for machine vision/audio use and analysis are provided. Systems and methods are provided for identifying medical conditions based on data collected during a procedure. Systems and methods are provided for providing recommendations relating to procedures based on data collected during a procedure. Furthermore, recommendations may be provided relating to products and potential improvements based on data collected during a procedure.

Abstract: Systems and methods for video analysis are provided. The systems and methods may utilize machine learning to recognize steps of a medical procedure as they are being performed, and compare them with expected steps. The systems and methods may aid in supporting a medical practitioner before the procedure, during the procedure, as well as providing feedback after the procedure has been completed.

Abstract: Methods for improving resource connectivity for users' various computing devices are disclosed. An example method may include establishing a local connection with a sending device, receiving device status information and task status information from the sending device using the local connection, the task status information identifying at least one media content, and generating a user interface that includes a graphical representation of the device status information and a first control that, when selected, executes the at least one media content in an application on the receiving device. Another example method may include detecting an interaction with a UI element that sets a network sharing status to an on state, identifying a locally stored network as shareable, generating an instance of a network data type for the locally stored network, and associating the instance with the user account so that the locally stored network is shared with the user's other devices.

Abstract: A catheter comprises an elongated carrier and a balloon carried by the carrier in sealed relation thereto. The balloon has an outer surface and is arranged to receive a fluid therein that inflates the balloon. The catheter further comprises a shock wave generator within the balloon that forms mechanical shock waves within the balloon, and a medicinal agent carried on the outer surface of the balloon. The medicinal agent is releasable from the balloon either before or in response to the shock wave.

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing surgery are provided herein. The systems and methods may comprise performing a surgery based on an input provided by a vendor representative that is associated with one or more tools or instruments usable to perform one or more steps of the surgery. The input may comprise surgical information associated with a visual representation that is generated for the surgery and provided to the vendor representative. The surgical information may be associated with the visual representation and the one or more tools or instruments usable to perform the one or more steps of the one or more surgical procedures.

Abstract: A valvuloplasty system comprises a balloon adapted to be placed adjacent leaflets of a valve. The balloon is inflatable with a liquid. The system further includes a shock wave generator within the balloon that produces shock waves. The shock waves propagate through the liquid and impinge upon the valve to decalcify and open the valve.

Abstract: A system for breaking obstructions in body lumens includes a catheter including an elongated carrier, a balloon about the carrier in sealed relation thereto, the balloon being arranged to receive a fluid therein that inflates the balloon, and an arc generator including at least one electrode within the balloon that forms a mechanical shock wave within the balloon. The system further includes a power source that provides electrical energy to the arc generator.

Abstract: Described herein are shock wave devices and methods for the treatment of vascular plaques. One variation of a shock wave device may include a pair of elongated, flexible concentric tubes comprising an inner tube and an outer tube. The inner tube and the outer tube may be connected together at one end, and at least a portion of the volume between the inner tube and the outer tube may be filled with a conductive fluid via the other end. At least two electrodes may be positioned between the inner tube and the outer tube, the at least two electrodes being electrically connectable to a voltage source and configured to generate shock waves in the conductive fluid in response to voltage pulses.

Abstract: A valvuloplasty system comprises a balloon adapted to be placed adjacent leaflets of a valve. The balloon is inflatable with a liquid. The system further includes a shock wave generator within the balloon that produces shock waves. The shock waves propagate through the liquid and impinge upon the valve to decalcify and open the valve.

Abstract: A system for breaking obstructions in body lumens includes a catheter including an elongated carrier, a balloon about the carrier in sealed relation thereto, the balloon being arranged to receive a fluid therein that inflates the balloon, and an arc generator including at least one electrode within the balloon that forms a mechanical shock wave within the balloon. The system further includes a power source that provides electrical energy to the arc generator.

Abstract: Described are platforms, systems, media, and methods for enterprise resource planning and tracking inventory. The systems and methods provided herein may be able to allow for items at a health care facility to be tracked in real-time. Item storage and item usage may be updated in real-time. In some instances, information associated with items may be accessed and presented to individuals who are managing or using the items.

Abstract: Some embodiments are directed to a stent graft comprising a first stent graft having a first and a second stent and a first and a second inner graft supported by the first stent, and an outer graft. The second inner graft can be spaced apart from the first inner graft so that a portion of the first stent is not covered by either the first inner graft or the second inner graft. A first and second portion of the outer graft can be attached to the first stent, the outer graft being unsupported by the stent between the first and second portions so as to form a fillable space between the outer graft, the first inner graft, and the second inner graft. Some embodiments further comprise a second stent graft deployable within the inside of the first stent graft to sealingly cover the uncovered portion of the first stent.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides systems and methods associated with acoustic transmitters, receivers, and antennas. Specifically, the present disclosure provides a transducer system for transmitting and receiving acoustic energy according to a determined acoustic emission/reception pattern. In various embodiments, an acoustic transducer system may include an array of sub-wavelength transducer elements each configured with an electromagnetic resonance at one of a plurality of electromagnetic frequencies. Each sub-wavelength transducer element may generate an acoustic emission in response to the electromagnetic resonance. A beam-forming controller may cause electromagnetic energy to be transmitted at select electromagnetic frequencies to cause a select subset of the sub-wavelength transducer elements to generate acoustic emissions according to a selectable acoustic transmission pattern. A common port may facilitate electromagnetic communication with each of the sub-wavelength transducer elements.