Time: March 16, 2026, 11:00
Location: RICAM SP2, 416-2
 

Title: Patient-Specific Modeling of Cardiac Radiofrequency Ablation

Abstract: 

Radiofrequency ablation (RFA) is a minimally invasive treatment for cardiac arrhythmias, in which thermal energy is delivered via a catheter to modify abnormal heart tissue and restore normal electrical conduction. This study investigates how patient-specific factors, including anatomical characteristics, body composition, and dispersive patch placement, influence the procedural outcomes of RFA. We developed patient-specific 3D in-silico models based on CT imaging to simulate ablation under various electrode and patch configurations, and power settings. A series of computer simulations were conducted to explore the interaction between procedural parameters and individual patient characteristics. These simulations provide insights into optimizing RFA techniques for different patient anatomies and procedural setups, with the goal of improving treatment
efficacy and safety.