The National Science Foundation awarded Atrility Medical, Inc., a grant in the amount of $275,000 for the project, “Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Phase I: Development of Automated Post Operative Rhythm Identification Through Computerized Evaluation of Atrial Signals.” Nicholas (Nick) Von Bergen, MD, professor, Division of Cardiology, is a collaborator. This project aims to address the limitations of current post-operative rhythm diagnosis using standard surface-based electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring. The inadequacy of atrial signal quality makes it challenging or impossible for providers to interpret rhythm accurately.
Additionally, significant variations in patient and ECG characteristics limit the utility of current rhythm monitoring systems, impacting the optimal care of critically ill patients. This project will develop and validate a method for continuous rhythm diagnosis and display using the highest quality atrial electrogram. If successful, this project is expected to substantially improve post-operative care and establish a more accurate standard for post-operative rhythm assessment.
The project began on September 15, 2024, and will continue through August 31, 2025. Von Bergen is the previous recipient of a $250,000 SBIR grant from the NSF in support development of AI technology to interpret rhythm abnormalities in post-operative cardiac patients using the AtriAmp device he developed. Dr. Von Bergen is a co-founder of Atrility Medical, Inc.