Description
The BioOptDyn project aims to develop innovative contactless sensor technology and software for the monitoring, diagnosis, and follow-up care of abdominal aortic aneurysms (AAA). An AAA is a balloon-like dilation of the abdominal aorta that often remains asymptomatic but can be fatal if it ruptures. Currently, the diagnosis and follow-up examinations of AAA rely primarily on MRI scans, which are expensive and time-consuming.
The project examines the suitability of optical measurement techniques for detecting vibrations on the human abdomen and develops appropriate signal processing strategies. Additionally, it investigates the practicality and data quality of optical measurements in AAA patients.
We use various optical techniques, including Laser Doppler Vibrometry (LDV), Digital Image Correlation (DIC), and Eulerian Video Magnification (EVM). These techniques are tested on a simplified in-vitro model as well as on patients. The research aims to improve the diagnosis and monitoring of AAA and to enhance decision-making in clinical practice.
The results could also be applicable to other medical fields.
Partners
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Dr. med. Daniela Branzan
TUM Universitätsklinikum
Klinikum rechts der Isar
Technische Universität München
Acknowledgments
The project is funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - Projektnummer 517562839 "BioOptDyn - ". https://gepris.dfg.de/gepris/projekt/517562839