The aim of this project is to develop a tool that will facilitate and accelerate the process of identifying the sources of ventricular arrhythmias. The tool should be able to predict non-invasively where the origin of an arrhythmia lies, before starting the procedure itself in order to improve the accuracy of this prediction during the procedure, using the resulting signals.
Project holder : Mark Potse
Feasibility study for the development of a multimodal fibre optic probe for high resolution in vivo localisation of cardiac fibrosis
The objective of this project is to develop an innovative probe, capable of combining the morphological and biochemical characterization of arrhythmogenic substrates with a guidance tool for cardiac ablation. This tool could lead to a more accurate diagnosis of ventricular fibrillation.
Project holder : Richard Walton
The objective is to create a technical platform for the development of prototypes of new catheters within Liryc. This will allow rapid iterations with researchers and will leverage Liryc's creativity in developing new therapeutic strategies in electrophysiology.
Project holder : Professor Pierre Jaïs
In the treatment of atrial fibrillation (AF), electrical cardioversion allows restoration of normal sinus function by applying a large electrical shock to the atria. However, the method is painful and requires a lot of staff (cardiologist, anesthetist and nursing staff). The aim of this project is to develop a painless method of cardioversion.
Project holder : Edward Vigmond
The Mechanically Realistic Educational Simulator for Cardiac Interventions is an innovative virtual learning device for catheter manipulation in cardiac electrophysiology training. The purpose of this project is to finance the development and improvement of this simulator.
Project holder : Rémi Dubois
The photon counting scanner (PCCT) is a new technology that offers unequalled spatial resolution and tissue characterization for the exploration of cardiac electrical disorders. Its implementation at the IHU Liryc will be an opportunity to validate its use in the management of patients suffering from cardiac pathologies. The objective of this project is to finance the acquisition and refinement of the scanner.
Project holder : Professor Pierre Jaïs
Non-invasive cardiac pacing using focused ultrasound
The objective of this project is to develop a non-invasive device for cardiac stimulation using extracorporeal focused ultrasound thanks to a dedicated tool designed in collaboration with the regional company Image Guided Therapy. The project plans multiple clinical applications based on temporary cardiac stimulation.
Project holder : Bruno Quesson
The use of ultrasound is a safe imaging modality that allows real-time examination The aim of this project is to use ultrafast ultrasound (10,000 images/sec) to image very rapid tissue movements, which are currently undetectable, and to offer new perspectives in medical diagnosis. This allows us to obtain increasingly precise, more quantitative and more functional images of tissues.
Project holder : Professor Michel Haïssaguerre