VascuNav

Elevator Pitch: Imagine reducing the time and risks of heart surgeries with VascuNav, our AI platform that makes catheter navigation swift, precise, and safe. By learning to navigate the heart’s vascular system automatically, it cuts down on surgery time and X-ray exposure, making cardiovascular care better for everyone involved. VascuNav—where innovation meets heart health.

Concept

An AI-driven platform for automating catheter navigation during cardiovascular interventions

Objective

To reduce the duration and complexity of cardiovascular interventions by automating catheter navigation, minimizing X-ray exposure for patients and clinicians.

Solution

Utilizing a deep reinforcement learning approach with a zero-shot learning strategy for three-dimensional autonomous endovascular navigation, enabling swift adaptation to unseen vascular anatomies without the need for retraining.

Revenue Model

Subscription-based access for hospitals and clinics, additional charges for updates and support services.

Target Market

Healthcare institutions performing cardiovascular interventions, including hospitals and specialized cardiology clinics.

Expansion Plan

Initially focus on major healthcare markets with high volumes of cardiovascular procedures, followed by expansion to emerging markets. Develop partnerships with medical device manufacturers for integrated solutions.

Potential Challenges

Technical challenges in integrating with existing medical systems, securing regulatory approvals, achieving clinician adoption.

Customer Problem

Lengthy and complex cardiovascular interventions requiring precision in catheter navigation, leading to high X-ray exposure and increased procedural risks.

Regulatory and Ethical Issues

Compliance with medical device regulations, ensuring patient data privacy and security, addressing ethical concerns related to AI decision-making in medical interventions.

Disruptiveness

VascuNav could significantly shorten procedure times, lower radiation exposure, and reduce the need for specialized training in catheter navigation, potentially transforming cardiovascular care.