Clinical Validation

Validation results, methodology, and limitations for clinical decision support.

Results

Key performance metrics from clinical validation studies

r=0.xx

Vessel-level correlation

Correlation between predicted and measured flow values

±x.x mmHg

Mean absolute error

Branch pressure drop prediction accuracy

Z%

Treatment decision concordance

Agreement with clinical treatment decisions

Methodology

Validation approach and study design

  • Retrospective multi-bed dataset (PE, PAE/GAE, hepatic).
  • Cross-validation by patient, ablations on outlet resistance tuning.
  • Rest vs hyperemia (where applicable).
  • Rigid wall assumption unless noted.

Limitations

Important considerations for clinical use

  • Segmentation quality affects predictions.
  • Microvascular parameters use priors; site-specific calibration improves accuracy.
  • Not a primary diagnostic tool; supports planning decisions.